OLATHE, KS — Northbound I-35 closed at East Santa Fe/West 135th Streets following a semi-truck crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities said the crash occurred around 2:41 p.m., involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles. Confirmed injuries have been reported, although details on the extent of these injuries are pending.
Emergency responders from the Olathe Fire Department and local law enforcement are on-site, providing medical aid and directing traffic. Towing operations have begun, but the highway is expected to remain closed for several hours.
According to a statement from the Kansas Highway Patrol, an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as lane closures may cause significant delays in the area. More information will be released as it becomes available.