I-84 Accident – A serious motorcycle accident closed Interstate 84 Westbound on Saturday afternoon. Troop H responded to Exit 41 where the accident occurred.
Emergency services are on the scene, and the Connecticut Accident Reconstruction Squad (CARS) is enroute to assist. Authorities have reported that there are serious injuries, and traffic is being diverted at Exit 41.
Motorists are advised to find alternate routes to avoid delays. There’s no estimate for the duration of the closure.
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On Friday night, the Des Moines Police Department responded to a crash just north of downtown.
According to a Des Moines Police post on X, at around 11:50 p.m., DMPD responded to a motorcycle crash at Wright St. and Euclid Ave. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
According to DMPD, the area will see temporary lane closures and that commuters should expect traffic delays.