Wichita, KS — October 27, 2023 — A multi-vehicle crash on I-235 at 2:41 p.m. delayed the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) girls flag football tournament, leading to the postponement of games.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident involved three vehicles, including a commercial truck and two passenger cars. Emergency responders, including the Wichita Fire Department and EMS, provided medical aid to injured individuals on the scene.
Authorities confirmed that two people sustained injuries, although the extent remains unspecified. No fatalities were reported. Tows were initiated for all involved vehicles, and the northbound lanes of I-235 experienced closures for approximately an hour following the incident.
Witnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the roadway, prompting an investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol. The agency is working to determine the cause of the crash.
The KSHSAA has stated that a revised schedule for the flag football tournament will be announced once conditions are assessed.