Crash blocks Richland Road near Grace Lane in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Emergency crews on scene of a crash in east Columbia Monday morning.

Crews are responding to a crash on Richland Road at Grace Lane in Columbia, where a lane is closed. A Community Service Aide on scene told ABC 17 News that two people are being checked out by medical personnel for minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash.

ABC 17 News crews on scene saw two people on stretchers, three Columbia Fire Department trucks, two MU Health Care ambulances, a Boone Health ambulance and two Columbia community service vehicles.

Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert at 6:48 a.m. stating a motor Vehicle Collision on Richland Road at Grace Lane and that the area is blocked. Drivers are encouraged to use caution and avoid the area if possible.

Crews are currently waiting on a tow truck to arrive. The road will reopen once the scene is cleared.

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