Mount Pleasant, Iowa — Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash early Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 288 and Kentucky Avenue, just south of Mount Pleasant.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 218 crossed the center median and entered the northbound lanes, ultimately coming to a stop after colliding with the cable wire barricade.
Mount Pleasant Fire Department and the Iowa State Patrol arrived on scene shortly after the call, followed by Henry County EMS. Emergency medical personnel evaluated the female driver, who was transported to Henry County Medical Center for further examination. Her condition is currently unknown.
Authorities confirm that this was a one-vehicle accident. At this time, it is unclear what caused the vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic. The incident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
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