North platte car accident today

Three people were arrested Friday after a three-county law enforcement chase and a manhunt near Gothenburg.

The accident happened near the I westbound on-ramp on Newberry Access Road at p. According to the North Platte Police Department, the semi was traveling north and attempted to get on the on-ramp when a southbound truck ran into the side of the semi. The driver, year-old Jean Pierre Brownell, died at the scene. The driver of the semi was not injured. Click here to subscribe to our KNOP News 2 daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox.

North platte car accident today

KNOP - A vehicle crash on Friday led to the closure of Interstate 80, and the cars behind the crash were made to wait on the highway for over six hours. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, around p. The two were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver was not injured. Nebraska State Patrol and assisting agencies shut down both lanes of I eastbound due to the massive amount of debris left by the crash. This stranded the cars immediately behind the crash, and the rest that failed to exit before the highway was officially closed a few minutes later. Hundreds of cars were unable to turn around, and were not updated by officers at the crash scene. According to an email from the Nebraska State Patrol, this was because the officer that was going to update the public was called away to another fatal accident near Gothenburg. The reopening was also delayed because the snow was getting worse, and the state patrol wanted to plow the highways before letting traffic resume. Many were frustrated by the lack of direct, in person, communication between NSP and people stranded in their cars. Many stuck worried about not having enough supplies or fuel to keep warm and were concerned about other possible emergencies in the cars stranded behind the crash. While the incident warranted time and space, six hours on the highway in freezing temperatures could have created emergency situations as a result.

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The names of the three male victims were not immediately available. An eastbound semi that had been hauling lettuce crossed the median and collided with a westbound car hauler, according to the State Patrol. Both trucks became engulfed in flames. A car sustained minor damage in the collision, the Patrol said, but none of its occupants was hurt. Westbound I was closed at North Platte on Sunday evening.

North platte car accident today

KNOP - A vehicle crash on Friday led to the closure of Interstate 80, and the cars behind the crash were made to wait on the highway for over six hours. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, around p. The two were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver was not injured. Nebraska State Patrol and assisting agencies shut down both lanes of I eastbound due to the massive amount of debris left by the crash. This stranded the cars immediately behind the crash, and the rest that failed to exit before the highway was officially closed a few minutes later. Hundreds of cars were unable to turn around, and were not updated by officers at the crash scene. According to an email from the Nebraska State Patrol, this was because the officer that was going to update the public was called away to another fatal accident near Gothenburg. According to witnesses the debris field contained scattered human remains, Thomas confirmed this on a phone call and mentioned that this complicated the cleanup process.

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Suspect who shot at multiple law enforcement officers during North Platte pursuit in critical condition. By Ian Mason. NSP crime scene Two close friends get a second chance at life at the Gothenburg Cardiac Rehab Program. Breaking News. Deputies attempted to contact the resident, but he initially refused to speak with them. A wildfire that scorched 71, acres in Lincoln, Dawson and Custer counties was sparked by a lawnmower, according to the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. Share on Pinterest. Find out who has a chance of rain Saturday, how much we'll cool down for St. Local Everyday. A Kansas man is now in police custody and facing multiple charges after a year-old girl was reported missing from North Platte Wednesday morning. During the traffic stop, the trooper saw a THC product in plain view. Thanks to a cold front, temperatures on Sunday will be significantly colder than Saturday in the Midwest. A large police presence is currently in central North Platte. The Nebraska Department of Transportation said that I had been opened to the I interchange as of about 5pm Wednesday evening.

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