Vehicle catches fire near New London

NEW LONDON — Those traveling west on Highway 34 toward Mt. Pleasant from the Burlington area experienced delays after a two-vehicle collision with injures occurred just around 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26.

Henry County Dispatch came across the radio calling for emergency services to report to the intersection of Henry Des Moines Avenue and Highway 34 for a vehicle on fire due to this collision. As emergency services made their way to the accident, dispatch reported all subjects were out of the vehicle.

Preliminary reports from those driving by the scene state that the two vehicles involved appeared to be a truck with a livestock trailer and another truck hauling propane. Both vehicles were disabled in the accident.

The driver of the propane truck was walking around and talking at the scene. No reports of the other driver were available at this time.

As of this report, the Iowa State Patrol had not released an official accident report. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Community members have expressed concerns about the safety of the intersection at Henry Des Moines Avenue and Highway 34. Several residents have noted that the intersection has been the site of multiple accidents in recent years, citing factors such as limited visibility and high traffic speeds.

The intersection is known for being busy, especially during peak travel hours, with vehicles traveling at highway speeds on Highway 34.

Comments: AnnaMarie.Kruse@southeastiowaunion.com