Cedar Rapids, IA (January 28, 2026) – An air ambulance was activated Tuesday morning following a serious traffic incident on A Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids that left multiple individuals injured, according to dispatch audio. The crash occurred around 9:28 a.m. and required coordination with emergency medical teams and St. Luke’s Hospital.
Initial reports indicated that several people were involved in the collision, with at least one person sustaining injuries significant enough to warrant air medical transport. Three individuals were reportedly onboard the medical flight bound for St. Luke’s Hospital, and hospital staff were alerted in advance to prepare for their arrival.
Emergency responders worked quickly to stabilize patients at the scene before organizing transport. Details regarding the number of vehicles involved and the cause of the crash have not yet been released by officials.
The roadway around A Ave NE was temporarily impacted as crews assisted victims and secured the crash site. Investigators are continuing to gather information to determine what led to the incident.
Our thoughts are with the individuals injured in this serious collision, and we wish them all a full and rapid recovery.
