Atlantic Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance were called to the scene of a semi tractor-trailer rollover accident north of Atlantic, this morning. According to scanner traffic, the semi rolled into the east ditch near the Nishnabotna Bridge, off of Olive Street. The accident was reported at around 11:07-a.m.  The driver was at first reported to be unconscious, but later reports indicated he was conscious and talking with rescue personnel. No other details are currently available.

Other rollover accidents or vehicles having slid-off into the medians and ditches occurred on Interstate 80 between the Walnut and Marne exits.

Drivers and pedestrians  should take note, roads and sidewalks are becoming slick with drizzle turning to ice on the surfaces. Law enforcement reports the roads are now about 100-percent ice covered.