DES MOINES, IA - Commuters in west Des Moines faced major traffic delays following a crash on I-235 this morning.
According to a report by Iowa 511, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Exit 2 to 22nd Street just before 8 a.m.
I-235 EB: Right shoulder blocked due to a crash from Exit 2 - 22nd Street to Exit 3 - 8th Street and 73rd Street (West Des Moines). https://t.co/LVDOghkigI
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) August 3, 2022
The total number of vehicles involved in the crash is unclear at this time. At least one right lane was closed for some time afterward, causing delays going back to 8th Street.
We do not know at this time if anyone was injured in the crash. Should more information come to light, our team will update this blog.
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