MUSCATINE COUNTY, IA -- A multi-vehicle collision late Friday afternoon closed all eastbound lanes on Interstate 80 near northwest Walcott, according to Iowa 511.
The crash impacted a stretch of the eastbound interstate between Exit 280 to County Road Y30 and Exit 284 to County Road Y40. It was first reported by 511 at 3:54 p.m.
I-80 EB: Road blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash from Exit 280 - County Road Y30 to Exit 284 - County Road Y40 (near Walcott). https://t.co/aeIKxLJe5y
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 7, 2022
By 4:22 p.m., the scene had been moved to the right shoulder, opening up main travel lanes to normal traffic.
I-80 EB: Right shoulder blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash from Exit 280 - County Road Y30 to Exit 284 - County Road Y40 (near Walcott). https://t.co/aeIKxLJe5y
— Statewide Iowa 511 (@statewideia511) January 7, 2022
As of this writing, authorities have not disclosed details on the parties involved or any serious injuries.
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