(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Police in Council Bluffs say two people suffered life-threatening injuries during a rollover accident that occurred at around 10:11-a.m. today (Monday), in the 4100 block of Veteran’s Memorial Highway (Vets Hwy). A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2005 Chevy Suburban was eastbound on Vets Hwy, when it veered off the road to the right. The SUV struck a light pole and rolled multiple times down an embankment before coming to rest.

Two adult occupants of the vehicle were ejected when it rolled. They were transported to an area trauma center for treatment of their injuries. No names were immediately released. The incident remains under investigation by the Council Bluffs P-D Traffic Unit. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call 712-328-4948.