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6-year-old reportedly dies after being hit by a log truck at job site in the woods
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Emma Nisbet, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The child, identified by the coroner, was from Montgomery County, Mississippi.
A fatal incident occurred in Attala County, Mississippi, involving a young child. The child, identified by the coroner, was from Montgomery County, Mississippi. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the child died at the scene of the accident.
The incident happened on a Wednesday evening in a wooded area. A logging operation was underway in the area where the accident occurred. Further information about the incident can be found through local Mississippi news sources, including WLBT and Gray News.
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Category: local Published: July 24, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal incident occurred in Attala County, Mississippi, involving a young child. The child, identified by the coroner, was from Montgomery County, Mississippi. Details of the incident are limited…
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