KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A three-vehicle crash involving a semi shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at 78th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, Tuesday morning.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says shortly after 6 a.m., a semi and two other vehicles collided.
The semi is jack-knifed and vehicles are blocking the left and middle lane of the interstate.
Injuries are reported, but are not expected to be life-threatening.
The highway patrol has also shut down the I-435 EB ramp to I-70.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area due to the backup.
This is a developing story and will be updated.