NEMAHA COUNTY —There were no serious injuries despite a violent crash and fire that occurred just after 3a.m. Thursday in Nemaha County.
Two semis were involved in the collision on U.S. 75 five miles north of Sabetha, according to a social media report from the Sabetha Fire Department.
First responders were met with heavy fire, debris, complete blockage of the roadway and ruptured fuel tanks. Firefighters took 30 minutes getting the fire under control.
All occupants had escaped with what were believed to be minor injuries.
Sabetha Fire responded in Rescue 37, Pumper 34, Pumper 32, Brush 1 and 2, and Tanker 35. Crews were assisted on scene by Morrill Fire Department, Brown County Rescue Squad 48, Sherriffs deputies from Brown and Nemaha Counties as well as Kansas Highway Patrol. Emergency Management personnel from both counties responded and KDOT crews arrived later to assist with traffic control and clearing the roadway.
U.S. 75. from 192nd Road north to the state line was closed down for much of Thursday due to the debris and highway being damaged. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.