Crews on scene of multiple crashes on US 20 in Jefferson County

UPDATE:

RIGBY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that crews responded to two different accidents near the Rigby south ramp on Highway 20.

“There were only minor injuries,” at one accident, public information office Jennifer Fullmer told EastIdahoNews.com. It is unclear if any victims will need to be transported at this time.

There is no update on the second crash yet, although pictures from the scene have confirmed an air ambulance is on the ground. We will update this story as we receive more information.

ORIGINAL STORY:

RIGBY — Emergency crews are on the scene of multiple crashes on US Highway 20 in Rigby that have backed up travel.

In a Facebook post shared around 1 p.m., Central Fire District reported the accidents and asked drivers to use an alternate route.

Witnesses tell EastIdahoNews.com ambulances are on the scene and an air ambulance landed on the scene around 1:20 p.m.

It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crash and investigators are working to determine the cause.

This is a developing story. EastIdahoNews.com will post updates as we receive them.