A two vehicle accident slowed traffic late Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway 278.

Officers with the Covington Police Department investigated the accident, which happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 278 near the Krystal's restaurant just after 3 p.m. At least one person was taken out on a stretcher to an ambulance and checked for his or her injuries.

According to CPD Capt. Ken Malcom, traffic was moving slowly in the area and directed by law officials.

No further details were available at the time of this report.