WEST DES MOINES, IA -- A vehicle collision Thursday afternoon blocked a right lane and right shoulder on Interstate 235 in West Des Moines, according to Stateside Iowa 511.
The accident impacted the westbound lanes from 8th Street and 73rd Street (Exit 3) to 22nd Street (Exit 2). It was first reported by Iowa 511 at 2:50 p.m.
I-235 WB: Right lane blocked due to a crash from Exit 3 - 8th Street and 73rd Street to Exit 2 - 22nd Street (West Des Moines). https://t.co/2Ww00tVAfG
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) February 17, 2022
It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash, but emergency vehicles responded to the scene, suggesting possible injuries.
I-235 WB: Emergency vehicles from Exit 3 - 8th Street and 73rd Street to Exit 2 - 22nd Street (West Des Moines). https://t.co/2Ww00tVAfG
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) February 17, 2022
By 3:33 p.m., the scene had been cleared from the roadway and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
No further information has been disclosed regarding the parties involved.
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