Crash & Collision

Semi crash closes a lane in each direction of I-70 Wednesday afternoon

Interstate 70 west semi crash July 1 — ABC 17 News

By Matt Ragsdale

July 1, 2020 1:38 PM

Published July 1, 2020 1:21 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Crews closed a westbound and eastbound lane of traffic on Interstate 70 Wednesday afternoon for a semi-truck crash.

An ABC 17 News crew said a tractor-trailer was on its side after the crash was called out.

🚨🚨I-70 TRAFFIC UPDATE🚨🚨

Due to a vehicle crash, both westbound and eastbound I-70 have a lane closed to traffic near Exit 127 in Columbia. Expect delays for the next hour, please slow down and consider finding alternate routes. Stay updated with the Travelers Map. pic.twitter.com/cIvVWZAC4J
— MoDOT Central District (@MoDOT_Central) July 1, 2020

The MoDOT Traveler Information Map said two vehicles were involved in the wreck near the Range Line Street exit around 1:07 p.m.

The traveler map said a police emergency was also called out in the eastbound lane of the interstate. Columbia officers weren't able to provide additional information about the crash.

BCJC: Motor Vehicle Collision West Bound I70 near the Range Line Exit. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) July 1, 2020

Boone County Joint Communications tweeted about the same crash before 12:55 p.m.

It's unclear what caused the wreck or if any people were hurt.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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