Three people are dead after a Sunday evening crash on Interstate 80, just east of the Hershey exit.

At around 6:30 p.m., law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to an injury accident at Mile Marker 166, two miles east of the Hershey exit.

According to witness reports, a semi was traveling eastbound when it crossed the median and collided head-on with a westbound semi.  The crash caused a fiery explosion that could be seen from North Platte.

The Nebraska State Patrol says three people were killed as a result of the crash but did not release any more details. A car was also involved in the accident but only sustained minor damage. Its occupants were not injured.

The crash forced the closure of I-80 from North Platte to Sutherland.

The Patrol says the crash remains under investigation.  We will have additional details when they are available.