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A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 78 causing eastbound traffic to be halted on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 2:20 p.m., the Washington County Communications Office received a call about the crash on Highway 78 near Toadflax Boulevard east of Brighton. Traffic was stopped while emergency personnel assisted at the scene. Names of those involved have not been released. Washington County Ambulance, Washington Rescue, Washington Fire Department, Brighton Fire Department, Brighton QRS, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Officers assisted at the scene. KCII News will bring more information as it becomes official.