Des Moines, IA (February 2, 2026) – A traffic accident involving injuries was reported Saturday late morning at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and Woodland Avenue in Des Moines. The incident occurred at approximately 11:49 a.m. and prompted a response from local fire and emergency medical crews.
Dispatch communications indicated that multiple emergency units were sent to the intersection following reports of a personal injury accident. Upon arrival, responders located several individuals involved in the collision and began assessing conditions at the scene. Early information suggested that as many as four people may have suffered a variety of injuries as a result of the accident, though the nature and severity of those injuries were not immediately confirmed.
Paramedics provided medical evaluations and care to those involved while fire crews assisted with securing the area and managing traffic. The intersection remained partially affected as responders coordinated treatment and worked to stabilize the scene.
Traffic through the area experienced temporary delays while crews assisted the injured and cleared the roadway. The accident remains under review as officials continue gathering information about the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected as they focus on recovery.
