Injury Crash
Two Injured, One Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash on SH-24 Near Rupert
Incident record
August 26, 2026
9:00 p.m.
State Highway 24
Rupert, Minidoka County, ID
Idaho
2
2 injured
None reported
Minidoka County Sheriff's Office
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A two-vehicle collision on State Highway 24 near Rupert left two drivers injured, according to available incident reports. The crash occurred Wednesday night in Minidoka County.
Both drivers were transported to a hospital for treatment, with one requiring transport by helicopter due to the severity of injuries sustained in the crash. The condition of the injured drivers has not been released.
Details surrounding how the two vehicles collided, including the exact location along the highway, have not been disclosed. It remains unclear how many occupants were in each vehicle or whether any passengers were involved.
State Highway 24 runs through Minidoka County, and the crash reportedly disrupted travel in the area while emergency crews responded and coordinated the medical transports.
No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash. The extent of damage to the vehicles involved has not been specified.
This report is based on limited preliminary information, and further details about the circumstances of the crash, including any contributing factors, have not yet been made public.
This story may be updated as officials release more information about the crash and the condition of those injured.
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