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Woman dies after fiery Interstate 80 crash in Omaha
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Key Points:
- A fatal crash occurred on Interstate 80 near 102nd Street in Omaha shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday, involving two semi-trucks and a Chevrolet Equinox.
- The 62-year-old female driver of the Equinox was transported to CUMC-Bergan Mercy Hospital but later died from her injuries.
- Initial investigations indicate the Kenworth semi-truck was changing lanes and collided with the Equinox, causing it to lose control, hit a concrete barrier, and then be struck by a second semi-truck.
- The Equinox caught fire following the collision, and emergency crews performed life-saving measures before transporting the driver.
- The interstate was reopened by 3 a.m. Thursday, and the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
