Emergency crews are on the scene late this morning, of a collision between a semi and cement truck. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon reports one lane of Interstate 80 westbound was closed as of 11:24-a.m. The crash occurred about one-half mile west of the exit to Highway 71 (59.9 mile marker), in the north ditch.  Kennon says two people were hurt and transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by ambulance. The accident was reported at 10:55-a.m.  We’ll have more information when it becomes available.

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