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Rescue crews responding to 2 accidents on I-80

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December 10th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Rescue crews are responding to two separate accidents on Interstate 80. Emergency personnel from Anita and Wiota were called to I-80 westbound at the 65 mile marker at around 8:35-a.m. for a semi tractor trailer that rolled into the north ditch. The trailer was on its side. The rig was carrying flammable and corrosive materials, some of which were spilling onto the ground. A female passenger in the cab suffered from head injuries. The driver was not hurt. (Update 9:17-a.m.: The crash is between Exit 64: County Road N28 and Exit 70: IA 148; County Road F58 (1 mile west of the Anita area). The road is blocked due to a crash.)

And, rescue personnel from Shelby responded at around 8:30-a.m. to a multi-vehicle accident on I-80 westbound at mile marker 31, with unknown injuries at the initial report. The roadway is blocked due to the crash.