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Mitchell Fire Department responds to vehicle, camper rollover
Mitchell firefighters handled a Highway 71 rollover Monday that destroyed a camper. no serious injuries.
Tuesday, August 12th 2025, 1:37 PM CDT
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Photo Courtesy: Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department
MITCHELL, Neb. – The Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a rollover crash on Highway 71 on Monday.
At approximately 1:47 p.m., crews were dispatched to mile marker 77 on Highway 71 for a one-vehicle rollover. The vehicle was towing a camper, which was destroyed in the accident. All occupants had safely exited the vehicle before emergency responders arrived, and only minor injuries were reported.
MVFD responded with three trucks and nine personnel. The Scottsbluff Fire Department was initially dispatched but was canceled after it was determined no extrication was needed. The Nebraska State Patrol and Regional West Ambulance Service also responded to the scene.