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Two Major Crashes Reported in Dubuque County Wednesday
LOCAL NEWS WIRE • September 16, 2026
Emergency crews responded to two separate crashes involving serious injuries in the Dubuque area this afternoon.
📌 KEY FACTS & RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
- Incident 1: Highway 20 near Peosta, two-vehicle crash, one driver airlifted.
- Incident 2: Unspecified location, bicyclist vs. SUV collision, serious injuries sustained.
- Reporting Source: Regional news wire reports (KCRG-TV9), Sept. 16, 2026.
- Status: Emergency personnel cleared both scenes by 2:00 PM.
Emergency responders were busy across the Dubuque region Wednesday afternoon managing two separate injury accidents. According to reports, a two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 20 near Peosta, requiring one driver to be airlifted from the scene for medical treatment. Additionally, emergency crews attended to a separate incident involving a bicyclist who suffered serious injuries after a collision with an SUV, necessitating further emergency air medical transport.
Official Attribution: KCRG-TV9 Regional Wire