A series of three crashes involving five semis has caused serious delays on I-90 in Idaho today.
The crashes began around 8 a.m. this morning.
3 crashes involving 5 semis cause backups along Fourth of July Pass (via @KREMMatt) https://t.co/9JdC8OZOHq pic.twitter.com/BAzW7dvXa6
— KREM 2 NEWS (@KREM2) January 19, 2017
According to Idaho State Police, two people were trapped inside one of the crashed trucks. The passenger was extracted, but it isn’t clear if the driver has been extracted at this time. A surgeon has been called to the scene.
Troopers on scene told us the driver they are trying to extricate was conscious and speaking. They were able to get the passenger out. pic.twitter.com/F3pz1uk9PH
— Liz Burch (@KHQLiz) January 19, 2017
The westbound lanes of I-90 are blocked near mile marker 34. It is unclear when the lanes will reopen. The crash has caused serious delays.
Police are still investigating the crash.
Multiple semis and a logging truck involved in a crash on Fourth of July Pass. Lanes blocked WB @KHQLocalNews pic.twitter.com/j2OuZM8y20
— Liz Burch (@KHQLiz) January 19, 2017
4th of July pass closed for the next few hours. Multiple semis involved pic.twitter.com/xIMig5QqUE
— Matt Vergara (@KREMMatt) January 19, 2017
Click here to keep up to date on the latest Idaho road closure information.
Sources:
KXLY
KHQ
The Spokesman-Review
KPAX
