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Seat belts save family of 10 following I-80
A family of 10 is lucky to be alive following a two-vehicle accident on I-80 near Wood River.
Friday, June 17th 2022, 1:15 PM CDT
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WOOD RIVER, Neb. -- A family of 10 is alive following a two-vehicle accident on I-80 near Wood River.
The crash happened around 9 a.m. Thursday near the Wood River interchange.
The Nebraska State Patrol said a van was cut off by another vehicle, lost control, and rolled.
All 10 occupants in the van, including eight children, were wearing seatbelts and sustained only minor injuries.
Officials said the other driver was cited for careless driving.
NSP Troop C shared on social media that there was a tremendous response involved in this situation, with so many patients.
The Wood River Fire and Rescue Department shared a post on its Facebook page, giving a big thank you to all who helped.