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Interstate 84 was closed between Twin Falls and Jerome due to an accident

Online Niel October 28, 2024

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Interstate 84 between Jerome and Twin Falls is closed due to a significant crash.

All eastbound and westbound lanes are closed between exit 168 and exit 173, according to the Idaho Department of Transportation website.

View of the broken barrier along Interstate 84 westbound, Oct. 27.(KMVT)

A semi truck had vehicle failure while traveling westbound on Interstate 84 around 2 p.m., according to Idaho State Police. The semi-truck then crashed into the center barrier on the freeway.

The truck then pushed the center barrier into the eastbound lanes, striking eastbound cars, according to police. The semi truck then flipped onto its side and caught fire. The driver was able to escape from the semi truck while it was burning.

It took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish the fire, according to the Jerome Rural Fire District. Several people were injured, and Idaho State Police said there were no deaths.

Fire crews sprinkled the wreckage of a burned semi-truck with fire retardant, October 27.(KMVT)

Officers are diverting eastbound traffic on Golf Course Road, according to Idaho State Police. Officers are diverting traffic westbound on US Highway 93 and westbound on Idaho Route 25. Idaho State Police encouraged motorists to avoid the area.

Idaho State Police are currently investigating the incident.