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I-70 EB shut down at 78th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, due to 3-vehicle crash

I-70 & 78th Street, KCK
I-70 & 78th Street in KCK
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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.