A collision involving three semi-tractor trailers and at least one passenger vehicle on U.S. Highway 169 at the Iowa Highway 141 underpass closed the federal highway in both directions at about 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
Motorists are advised to avoid the interchange until emergency personnel treat the injured and clean up the highway.
One person was transported from the scene with non-life threatening injuries to the Dallas County Hospital by Dallas County EMS.
Northbound traffic on U.S. Highway 169 is currently being diverted at 150th Street south of the accident. Southbound traffic on U.S. Highway 169 is currently being diverted onto westbound Iowa Highway 141.
The off ramp of eastbound Iowa Highway 141 is closed, but the off ramp of westbound Iowa Highway 141 is open.
The collision is under investigation at this hour by local law enforcement and the Iowa State Patrol. Dense fog was apparently a factor.
The Perry Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff’s office, Bouton Volunteer Fire Department, Minburn Volunteer Fire Department and Woodward Volunteer Fire Department responded to the incident.
ThePerryNews.com will update this story as information becomes available.
