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Council Bluffs fatal accident (update 8:44-a.m.)

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July 5th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

One person was killed during a two-vehicle accident early this (Friday) morning, in Council Bluffs. According to Bluff’s Police, officers responded to a crash off Interstate 29 and Highway 92, at around 1:20-a.m. Authorities say a van traveling east in the westbound lanes of traffic collided with a westbound vehicle carrying four people. A passenger in the westbound car died at the hospital. The victim’s name was being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Two men remain at a local hospital, while another woman was treated and released. The driver of the van was arrested. Authorities say alcohol played a role in the crash. No other details have been released at this time.