Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Semi Crash Blocks I-15 near Blackfoot

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Idaho State Police
District 5 5205 South 5th Ave.
Pocatello, Idaho 83204-2299
(208) 236-6466 FAX: (208) 236-6068

For Immediate Release: 06/24/15 5:36 AM
Please direct questions to the District Office

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At this time the southbound lanes of travel are open. Motorists are still advised to use caution.

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At this time, the Idaho State Police is responding to a crash northbound on I15 at milepost 89, the south Blackfoot exit. The crash is blocking both lanes of I15, and traffic is being diverted off the interstate at exit 89. Southbound traffic will be blocked as well due to a fire resulting from the crash. More information will be relayed as it becomes available.

EH / KB
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