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Crash closes WB I-70 at Lee’s Summit Road in Independence

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Saturday night due to a crash in Independence.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of WB I-70 at Lee’s Summit Road due to a crash reported around 8:30 p.m.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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