Two semi-truck drivers have been killed in a serious accident. One of the drivers was 22 years-of-age, and the other driver was 47 years-of-age. The Iowa Highway Patrol is investigating the accident, trying to determine the causes.
What is known, is that one of the semis was struck from behind. This then caused the truck to burst into flames. The two individuals in the truck that caught fire lost their lives in this accident. The other driver did not suffer from serious injuries from this accident.
The highway was closed for several hours as authorities conducted a preliminary investigation and removed the damaged vehicles from the road.
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