Woman injured in Baldwin Junction collision

Air ambulance summoned to help

Emergency crews inspect a car that was involved in a two-car accident at Baldwin Junction, the intersection of US 56 and US 59 west of Baldwin.

? A woman was evacuated by air ambulance after a collision at Baldwin Junction shortly after noon. Information about the cause of the accident or those involved was not immediately available. Witnesses said it appeared the woman’s vehicle had pulled in front of a semi truck and that her injuries were grave. The intersection of U.S. Highways 59 and 56 have been the scene of several serious or even deadly accidents the past several months. State highway officials have said they intended to changes signs at the intersection to improve visibility and traffic awareness. But those changes have not yet been made.