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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-80 westbound blocked at mm 71 (3/29/21)

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March 29th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(UPDATE: Interstate re-opened around 3:35-a.m.) Interstate 80 westbound in Cass County was completely blocked for about an hour east of Anita this (Monday) morning due to a semi tractor-trailer rollover accident with minor injuries.

Photo submitted to KJAN News

The driver was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital by Anita Rescue, to be checked out. The crash happened at around 2:35-a.m. near mile marker 71. Traffic was diverted to Adair until the rig could be removed from the lanes of traffic.

Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies, and Mike Kennon with Cass County EMA were on the scene. Additional information will be released later from the Iowa State Patrol.