KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three people were struck while waiting outside a vehicle stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 35 at Paseo Boulevard, prompting an hours-long closure Sunday.
Kansas City, Missouri, police were called shortly before 11:30 a.m. to the scene.
Early reports indicated multiple vehicles were involved in a wreck.
Police later confirmed three people were standing outside a white Toyota Corolla stopped on the right shoulder as a white Dodge Ram 2500 pulling a trailer was traveling northbound.
In an effort to avoid traffic that was stopping, the Dodge swerved to the right. However, that sent the Doge into the shoulder, where it struck the three pedestrians and the Toyota.
Police said all three pedestrians were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Two are in critical condition while the third is stable.
The driver of the Dodge was not injured, police said.
Work to clear the scene took around 3 1/2 hours.
Investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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