Fiery crash involving semi shuts down both directions of Interstate 70 Saturday night
All lanes reopend just after midnight
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Posted: 11/11/2012
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By: 41 Action News Staff
KANSAS CITY, Mo - Crews worked late into Saturday night cleaning up a fiery crash between a car and a semi in Independence, Mo.
The crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 70, between Phelps and Lee's Summit roads.
Responders said the car blew a tire and was hit by the 18-wheeler. The truck then burst into flames.
Both directions of the interstate were closed for several hours. They reopened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday.
Two female passengers, ages 10 and 12, had minor injuries and were treated at an area hospital. No other details on injuries were immediately available.
Stay with KSHB.com for updates.
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