Troopers say the crash was caused by a driver choking on food.
Two people from California are hurt in a crash along Interstate 70 in Dickinson County.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 45-year-old Kevin Healis was driving a semi west when he choked on an item of food. The truck and trailer went into the north ditch and overturned.
Healis and a passenger, 54-year-old Rose Lunceford, were both hurt. Each was transported to the hospital in Abilene.
Troopers say both were buckled up.
The crash happened just before 1:00 Saturday afternoon.
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