BERESFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities say no one was hurt but a portion of I-29 was temporarily closed following a two-semi crash Thursday morning.
The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. three miles north of Beresford, according to the Department of Public Safety.
Troopers say one semi pulling a trailer was parked in the northbound shoulder of the Interstate when it was rear-ended by another semi. A large amount of hazardous material was spilled out of the parked semi, though authorities did not specify what the material was.
Both north- and southbound lanes of I-29 were temporarily closed as crews cleaned up the accident. Southbound lanes and one northbound lane were opened by late Thursday morning. The right northbound lane remained closed as of Thursday afternoon.
No one was hurt in the crash, and troopers say both the drivers and their passengers were wearing seat belts.
Charges are pending against the Canadian man driving the semi that crashed into the parked truck.
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BERESFORD, S.D. (KTIV) – Interstate 29 north of Beresford has reopened.
Union County Emergency Management says traffic has started again, with vehicles being rerouted to opposing lanes around the incident.
Officials say the incident was caused by a crash involving a semi.
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BERESFORD, S.D. (KTIV) – If you are traveling on Interstate 29 near Beresford, be prepared to take a detour.
According to South Dakota 511, I-29 is closed from Exit 47 to Exit 59. The road is closed in both directions due to a “hazardous materials incident.”
Travelers should expect delays if they are in that area.
This is a Developing Story. We’ll update this article as more information becomes available.
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