Crash on I-80 westbound slows morning traffic

The crash was near I-80 and 72nd street around 7:30 Friday morning

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A crash near the I-80 westbound exit ramp on to 72nd street slowed morning traffic Friday. A Nebraska Department of Transportation camera showed the crash as it moved off to the side of the interstate. An ambulance was on scene that officials said took one person to the hospital in serious condition. No one else was hurt. Omaha police are investigating what caused the crash.

OMAHA, Neb. —

A crash near the I-80 westbound exit ramp on to 72nd street slowed morning traffic Friday.

A Nebraska Department of Transportation camera showed the crash as it moved off to the side of the interstate.

An ambulance was on scene that officials said took one person to the hospital in serious condition.

No one else was hurt. Omaha police are investigating what caused the crash.

Omaha, US

7:17 pm, May 15, 2026

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