Major traffic slowdown on I-15 after trailer crash
Published at | Updated atINKOM — Traffic on southbound Interstate 15 is being diverted through Inkom after a truck pulling a trailer crashed and is blocking multiple lanes of travel.
The crash occurred at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday at milepost 57, according to Idaho State Police Lt. Mike Winans.
Winans said the trailer came apart during the crash and is spread over both southbound lanes. As a result, both lanes are closed.
No one was injured in that crash.
A secondary crash occurred at milepost 58 due to traffic congestion, Winans said.
It’s unclear when the lanes will reopen for vehicles.
EastIdahoNews.com will update this article as more details are released.
Idaho State Police is on scene of a crash southbound I15 at milepost 58, near Inkom. All lanes of travel are blocked at this time, and traffic is being diverted onto US91. @ISPHeadquarters pic.twitter.com/zwhs7nAWPh
— Idaho State Police (@ISPeasternIdaho) June 2, 2022