Reports: Three hospitalized after car flips over MLK Parkway bridge in downtown Des Moines
Three people have been injured in a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway after a vehicle flipped over the bridge guardrails Tuesday night, according to KCCI-TV.
The Des Moines Police Department said on Twitter Tuesday that they are investigating the crash in conjunction with the Des Moines Fire Department.
The status of the three injured is unknown at this time.
All westbound lanes are currently closed.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
BREAKING: Des Moines police and fire on scene of a crash on the MLK river bridge near Fleur Drive.
Three people sent to the hospital, one was unconscious on scene. @DMPolice say car rode the guardrail before flipping and falling off.
Westbound lanes are closed. @KCCINews pic.twitter.com/8aXh2e2LkV— James Stratton KCCI (@JStrattonKCCI) January 18, 2022
TRAFFIC ALERT: W. MLK pkwy at the river bridge is reduced to one lane while DMFD and DMPD investigate a crash with multiple occupants injured. Please choose an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/e2mOzLGXaX
— Des Moines Police (@DMPolice) January 18, 2022
Melody Mercado covers Des Moines city government for the Register. Reach her at mmercado@registermedia.com or Twitter @melodymercadotv.
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