9 tractor-trailers part of double fatal crash on I-80 near Iowa City

I-80 pileup in Iowa
Iowa State Police

A crash involving 15 vehicles on Interstate 80 near Iowa City involved nine tractor-trailers and six passenger vehicles and resulted in the deaths of two people early Sunday morning, Jan. 8.

The pileup occurred at about 5:40 a.m. near mile markers 246 and 249 in the westbound lanes of I-80.

The Iowa State Police say preliminary evidence suggests several drivers lost control of their vehicles and crashed into each other. Westbound lanes of I-80 were closed for several hours.

Two people died from their injuries and several other individuals were injured during the crash, according to police. 

State police continue their investigation.

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