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September 8, 2026
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Des Moines, IA (September 8, 2026) – Officials reported a two-car crash with injuries at SE 14th Street and Watrous Avenue in Des Moines that prompted an emergency response on Sunday, September 6. One person was reported to be experiencing pain in their side after the crash.

Further details about the person’s condition or whether they were taken to a hospital were not immediately available. The crash remains under investigation as officials work to determine what happened.

Our thoughts are with the person who was injured and everyone affected by the crash.

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