(Rural Adair County, Iowa) – (Update 9:33-a.m.) A firefighter on the scene of a crash this (Thursday) morning in Adair County reported to Sheriff’s dispatchers that one person died during a collision this morning involving a semi and a car, southwest of Adair. The accident happened at around 9:23-a.m. in the 1100 block of Whitepole Road, near the Jesse James Historical Site/Monument. The roadway was blocked.

Anita Rescue and Cass EMS were requested at the scene, and a helicopter was requested to be on stand-by.  No other details are currently available.