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Nebraska State Patrol: Crash during winter weather kills two south of North Platte

NSP says troopers responded to more than 150 weather-related incidents.

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The Nebraska State Patrol said two people died after a crash during snowy conditions south of North Platte. It happened on Highway 83 around 1:35 p.m. Thursday.NSP says a driver lost control, crossed the center line and hit a pickup. Troopers say two passengers died. Medics took the driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver was also hurt but expected to survive. The state patrol said multiple crashes were reported throughout the day on I-80. Troopers responded to at least 45 calls and helped 114 drivers. Anyone needing help can reach the NPS Highway Helpline by dialing *55.

The Nebraska State Patrol said two people died after a crash during snowy conditions south of North Platte. It happened on Highway 83 around 1:35 p.m. Thursday.

NSP says a driver lost control, crossed the center line and hit a pickup. Troopers say two passengers died. Medics took the driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver was also hurt but expected to survive.

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The state patrol said multiple crashes were reported throughout the day on I-80. Troopers responded to at least 45 calls and helped 114 drivers.

Anyone needing help can reach the NPS Highway Helpline by dialing *55.

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