Council Bluffs, IA – Multi-Vehicle Crash with Injuries on I-80 near Exit 5

Council Bluffs, IA (August 2, 2025) — Early Friday morning, August 1, a multi-vehicle accident along westbound Interstate 80 near Exit 5 at Madison Avenue resulted in injuries and caused significant traffic delays. The collision took place around 6:24 a.m. between US 6 and Madison Avenue, triggering an immediate response from local emergency services.

Firefighters from Council Bluffs Fire & Rescue—including Engines 31, 41, and 51, along with Medical Unit M3 and Command Unit FC2—arrived promptly to provide aid and secure the scene. Due to the crash’s severity, all westbound lanes were temporarily closed, briefly causing traffic backups. Google traffic data indicated approximately a five-minute delay shortly after the incident.

Emergency medical personnel evaluated several individuals on site, with at least one person transported to a nearby hospital for further care. Crews worked diligently to remove damaged vehicles and safely reopen the roadway as soon as conditions allowed.

Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the crash, but no additional details about the vehicles involved or contributing factors have been released.

We send our thoughts to everyone impacted by this event and wish a full and speedy recovery to those injured.

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