Paxton, Neb. - Two people were injured in an accident on I-80 near Paxton that shut down the westbound lanes for a few hours Monday morning according to officials.&nbsp;

According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), the accident occurred around 5:40 am around mile marker 151, just a few miles east of Paxton.&nbsp;

NSP states the accident involved multiple semi-trucks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. I-80 westbound from Sutherland to Paxton would reopen around 9:30am. During the closure, traffic was diverted to U.S. Highway 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The crash remains under investigation.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/8/1723470545468.jpeg" alt="I-80 closed at Sutherland (NE 511)" />
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 </figure>North Platte Post&nbsp;Paxton, Neb. - Two people were injured in an accident on I-80 near Paxton that shut down the westbound lanes for a few hours Monday morning according to officials.&nbsp;According to the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), the accident occurred around 5:40 am around mile marker 151, just a few miles east of Paxton.&nbsp;NSP states the accident involved multiple semi-trucks. Two people suffered minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. I-80 westbound from Sutherland to Paxton would reopen around 9:30am. During the closure, traffic was diverted to U.S. Highway 30.&nbsp;&nbsp;The crash remains under investigation.&nbsp;

Two injured in Monday morning accident on I-80 near Paxton