The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that an accident at the U.S. 77 – K-57 intersection took out the traffic lights in all directions at that location. This will now be a four-lane four-way stop for the next 30 days.

Temporary stop signs were to be set up by Public Works until power can be restored to the traffic lights. Extensive repairs will be necessary.

Officials confirmed that four people were transported to local hospitals following the two vehicle accident. Two were sent to Geary Community Hospital and two were taken to Irwin Army Community Hospital.