Three people were killed in a two-car accident in the Muscatine district

MUSCATINE Co., Iowa (KWQC) – Three people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Muscatine County Sunday afternoon, according to deputies.

Muscatine County deputies responded to the crash around 2:25 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 38 and 155th Street / F-70 in Muscatine County, according to a news release.

Deputies said a white 2019 Toyota Highlander and a black Dodge Ram were found in the area northeast of the intersection. There were 7 people in the Toyota car and two people in the Dodge.

According to deputies, it was reported that three people were killed. Six others were taken by ambulance or helicopter to area hospitals or the University of Iowa Hospital.

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing.

According to Muscatine County deputies, they were assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, Wilton Fire Department, Wilton EMS, Muscatine Fire/Ambulance, Durant Ambulance, West Liberty Ambulance, U of I AirCare and Medforce Air Medical.

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