Altoona, IA (June 7, 2025) — A tanker truck overturned Friday morning on the east side of the metro, causing significant traffic disruptions near Altoona.

According to reports, the crash occurred around 8 a.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 65 and Interstate 80. The rollover led to a partial closure of the ramp from Highway 65 to Interstate 80 westbound, and authorities later closed the ramp to Interstate 80 eastbound around 9 a.m. for a hazmat response team to address the situation.

While it remains unclear what the tanker truck was transporting, the Iowa State Patrol confirmed that the driver was transported to a nearby hospital. Details regarding the driver’s condition have not yet been disclosed. All roadways were reported to have reopened following the incident.

The cause of the rollover remains under investigation by local authorities.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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