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8 Injured In Kansas Turnpike Crash

police(AP) – Authorities are releasing new details today about a weekend crash on the Kansas Turnpike.

At least eight people were hurt when a van rolled just north of the Towanda Service Station. Turnpike officials are reporting this morning that the van’s driver slammed on the brakes after a tire blew out.

The van then left the road and overturned.

One victim was taken to Wichita hospital by helicopter. The van was carrying 16 people from Texas.

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