Nine vehicles involved in fiery crash along I-84; one person has life threatening injuries

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Nine vehicles were involved in a fiery crash earlier Tuesday along Interstate-84 in Boise.

Idaho State Police says the incident started after the driver of a Toyota Tacoma pickup, a 28-year-old man from Parma, made a sudden lane change, hitting a semi-truck loaded with 65,000 pounds worth of lumber. It quickly caught on fire.

Troopers say the semi sideswiped an eastbound vehicle before crashing through the concrete median and hit a westbound semi that jack-knifed.

ISP says a 27-year-old Boise woman, who's car was hit by debris, suffered life-threatening injuries.

All lanes of travel opened up about 12 hours after the crash.

"Idaho State Police would like to thank the other emergency response agencies who immediately came to the scene to assist those involved and aid in the investigation and scene management," ISP says. "Troopers' gratitude goes out to Boise and Meridian Police, the Ada County Sheriff's Department, Ada County EMS, Boise and Meridian Fire, the Idaho Transportation Department, and responding tow companies."

Three other people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

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