Crash on I-435 Saturday Injures Several, Closes Roadway for Three Hours
KANSAS CITY, MO — A multi-vehicle crash on I-435 Saturday afternoon resulted in multiple injuries and closed the interstate for approximately three hours.
The accident occurred at around 2:41 p.m. near the exit for State Line Road. Authorities reported that three vehicles were involved in the collision. The exact number of injured individuals has not yet been confirmed.
Emergency responders from the Kansas City Fire Department and local medical units arrived on the scene to provide aid. Witnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the roadway, prompting lane closures while crews worked to clear the area.
Towing services were on site to remove the damaged vehicles, allowing for the reopening of the interstate. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the crash, but no further details have been made available at this time.
I-435 was fully reopened to traffic shortly after 5:00 p.m. as responders cleared the scene.