Three Dead in Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trailer Accident in Mississippi

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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An adult and two children were killed Monday when a trailer carrying trick-or-treaters crashed into another vehicle in Mississippi, authorities said.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:45 p.m. when a Ford F250 rear-ended the trailer, which was being pulled by a Jeep Wrangler.

Police said that in addition to the fatalities, there were multiple injuries.

Those on board the trailer, including children and adults, were gong house-to-house trick-or-treating, according to Staff Sgt. Andy West.

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