At least two people were killed in Kingdom City, Missouri, on Tuesday due to a multi-vehicle crash, which included several semi trucks.
The incident occurred on Interstate 70, near the Kingdom City exit, around 9:15 in the morning.
According to ABC News, a semi truck that was traveling on the westbound lanes lost control and plowed through the highway median, crashing into another truck head-on on the eastbound lanes. Several other vehicles, including a third semi, were involved in the the pileup that ensued.
In addition to the two confirmed fatalities, five other people suffered injuries and were taken to local hospitals.
Komu 8 reporter Tyler Murry tweeted several photos of the tragic scene.
One lane heading east is open to allow the existing cars backed up to slowly get through. @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/lO2FFqg9kZ
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurry_) October 27, 2015
Highway Patrol confirms two fatalities at this time with five people injured being taken to MU Hospital. @KOMUnews
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurry_) October 27, 2015
This is the semi that is overturned. Two others are damaged severely from what I can currently see. @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/iuO01wg257
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurry_) October 27, 2015
This is the semi that is overturned. Two others are damaged severely from what I can currently see. @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/iuO01wg257
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurry_) October 27, 2015
Currently debris covers both east lanes. Drivers heading toward Kingdom City, will need to re-route today. @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/tawWNodOx1
— Tyler Murry (@TylerMurry_) October 27, 2015
The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 were completely shut down for several hours after the crash, however one lane has since been opened. The Missouri Department of Transportation has warned of massive delays in the area as the cleanup continues, and advised drivers to take alternate routes.
