Traffic remains blocked in all directions, and likely will through Friday at the earliest on Kansas Highway 99 at the intersection of Roads 240 and L following a semi wreck late Thursday morning.
A semi crash occurred in the intersection shortly before 10:30 am after a semi carrying windmill equipment failed to negotiate a turn and went into the ditch. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, a crane is needed to remove the equipment, believed to be a base for a wind turbine, from the scene.
Due to the sheer size of the equipment and crane, the area will be barricaded until further notice according to Lyon County Sheriff’s Sergeant Danny Broyles. During the crash, the semi cab rolled onto its top, however, the driver, identified as 46-year-old Jeffrey Lombardo of Palm City, FL, was able to escape with only minor scratches and cuts and did not require a trip to the hospital.
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Noon Thursday: UPDATE: Junction of K99 Road 240 and Road L may be blocked for hours after oversized load crashes
Traffic is blocked in all directions after a wreck on Kansas Highway 99 at the intersection of Roads 240 and L on Thursday, and it may be blocked through much of the afternoon.
A semi carrying an oversized load of windmill equipment was southbound on K-99 when the crash happened shortly after 10:30 am. The driver apparently failed to make the turn and went into a ditch.
The semi cab rolled onto its top as a result of the crash, but the currently unnamed driver escaped with a few scratches. However, Lyon County deputies say a crane is needed to remove the semi and its load before traffic can get back to normal. Authorities have not yet said where the load originated or where it was headed.
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11 am Thursday: Semi carrying oversized load crashes on K-99 at junction of Roads 240 and L
Traffic is blocked in all directions after a wreck on Kansas Highway 99 at the intersection of Roads 240 and L on Thursday.
On-site indications are a semi carrying an oversized load of windmill equipment was southbound on K-99 when the crash happened shortly after 10:30 am. The driver apparently failed to make the turn and went into a ditch.
This is currently being reported as an injury crash, although the extent of injuries has not been determined. The current plan is to open K-99 back to normal traffic flow later this hour.
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