Crash on Hwy 63, Route A impacts southbound traffic
UPDATE 10:16 p.m.: MSHP confirmed that two people were injured in the crash.
UPDATE 8:30 A.M.: All lanes of Hwy 63 are back open after tow trucks were called to move the two vehicles involved in a Wednesday morning crash.
It happened just before 8 a.m. on southbound Hwy 63 near State Route A in Southern Boone County.
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ABC 17 News is working to confirm if any injuries occurred and how severe.
ORIGINAL: Emergency crews are responding to a vehicle collision on southbound Hwy 63 near State Route A in Southern Boone County.
The call came into the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District just before 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Officials expect significant traffic impact during the morning commute on Hwy 63.
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ABC 17 News has crews headed to the scene to gather more details.