Highway 180 wreck results in minor injuries

A major accident occurred Friday, Feb. 7, at approximately 1:29 p.m., about eight miles east of Albany on Highway 180 when an SUV collided with a semi-truck carrying asphalt.

According to reports, the SUV was attempting to cross the highway to pull into a driveway when it was struck directly by the semi. The impact caused the semi to overturn, spilling its load of asphalt into the nearby bar ditch. Despite the severity of the crash, no fatalities were reported, and only minor injuries were sustained by those involved. Extrication was not required at the scene.

Emergency responders quickly arrived to assess the situation and clear the roadway.