KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A fatal wrong-way crash Tuesday afternoon closed both directions of Interstate 49 between North Cass Parkway and 195th Street in Raymore.
Both directions of the interstate were back open by 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
First responders from Raymore and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash, reported around 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
MSHP later confirmed the multi-vehicle incident was fatal.
A preliminary investigation revealed a box truck was going north in the southbound lanes of Interstate 49.
The box truck then hit several vehicles and caught fire. MSHP said the driver died.
The driver's family has been notified of his death.
The Missouri Highway Patrol does not release names of people killed in traffic crashes.
Motorists should seek an alternate route as emergency crews work to clear the roadway.
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