Ten semi trucks collide in serious pileup, shutting down interstate

Nebraska troopers have closed down a portion of I-80 for a major multiple semi truck pileup.

The crash happened around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 20 on I-80 at mile marker 328 between Giltner and Aurora, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Police say that 10 semi trucks collided in the eastbound lanes of I-80.

It isn’t clear yet how many people were hurt in the crash.

The cause of the crash is still being investigated. Black ice was reported on the roadway at the time of the crash.

Nebraska troopers have shut down all lanes of I-80 at the crash site. It isn’t clear when the lanes will reopen.

The @NEStatePatrol and road crews are still working hard to clear the wreckage in the eastbound lanes of I-80 near Aurora, and traffic is still backed up. @NTVsSteveWhite is on scene and will bring you the latest on NTV News at Noon. pic.twitter.com/ouHWqPHgXj

— NTV News (@NTVNEWS) February 20, 2019