Critical Injuries Reported in I-70 Construction Site Crash
KANSAS CITY, MO – One person is in critical condition following a midday crash at a construction site on I-70 on Friday.
The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. near the 47-mile marker, involving two vehicles, a pickup truck and a sedan. Authorities reported that the pickup truck collided with the sedan while navigating through the construction zone.
Emergency responders from the KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT transported the critically injured individual to a local hospital. The driver of the sedan, a 34-year-old male, sustained minor injuries but refused medical treatment on the scene.
Authorities closed the eastbound lanes of I-70 for approximately three hours to facilitate the investigation and clear the wreckage. Tow trucks were deployed to remove the vehicles involved.
According to the MISSOURI HIGHWAY PATROL, the cause of the crash is under investigation, and no other vehicles were involved. Witnesses reported seeing the pickup truck accelerating before the collision occurred.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and expect delays in the area. Further details will be released as the investigation continues.