KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people died Monday afternoon in a multi-vehicle accident on Meyer Boulevard above southbound U.S. 71 Highway.
The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. and closed the busy north-south highway for several hours.
The Missouri Department of Transportation reported all lanes were clear by 4:26 p.m.
UPDATE: ALL LANES CLEAR (4:26 p.m.) https://t.co/blMZ4mjMTW
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No word on what led to the crash.
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department's Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates
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