Crews respond to a wreck on Highway 1 in Kalona Monday afternoon. Photo by KCII

Just after noon on Monday, local authorities responded to a multiple vehicle wreck in the construction zone north of the intersection of Highways 1 and 22 in Kalona.

Kalona Fire, Kalona EMS, Washington County Sheriff’s deputies, and Washington County Ambulance responded to the scene. At least one vehicle was towed from the scene. Traffic is slowed at this time and people are asked to please avoid the area. KCII will have more information as it becomes official.