3 vehicle crash on I-15 backs up traffic

UPDATE 8:12 p.m.: Idaho State Police said Arthur P. Korman, 56, of Henderson, NV was driving northbound in a Hyundai Elantra. Following Korman was Jacob N. Rosen, 25, of Pocatello driving a Chevrolet box van. Following Rosen was Callie M. Smith, 36, of Burley driving a Blue Bird school bus, carrying approximately 30 minor passengers from the Cassia County School District. Korman and Rosen slowed for construction traffic. Smith also slowed for traffic, but still struck the rear of Rosen’s vehicle. Rosen lost control of the van and struck the rear of the Elantra. Rosen then went through the construction cones and into the oncoming southbound traffic.

John W. Palmer, 38, of Blackfoot was driving southbound in a Peterbilt tractor pulling a Polar tank trailer. Palmer struck Rosen’s van after it crossed into southbound traffic.

There were no injuries. All drivers were wearing seatbelts.

Both lanes of travel were blocked for approximately 30 minutes. Southbound traffic continued to be blocked for approximately an additional 20 minutes.

UPDATE 5:55 p.m. ISP says there is heavy congestion on I-15 especially between Pocatello and Idaho Falls. ISP says to expect delays and plan accordingly.

UPDATE 5 p.m.: ISP says the crash has been cleared.

ORIGINAL:

There’s a three vehicle crash with a bus, truck and van and trailer on Interstate 15 at mile maker 77 near Fort Hall. The accident happened around 2:20 p.m.

Traffic is backed up for miles.

Idaho State Police says there are no injuries.