Crash Involving Three Semi Trucks Shuts Down Both Lanes on I-44 Westbound near West Bypass

Crash Involving Three Semi Trucks Shuts Down Both Lanes on I-44 Westbound near West Bypass

Crash Involving Three Semi Trucks Shuts Down Both Lanes on I-44 Westbound near West Bypass

A crash involving three semi trucks has shut down I-44 WB just past West Bypass, leading to major traffic backups on the interstate.

The crash was reported at 8:11 p. m. Traffic had slowed down due to another crash outside of city limits, causing the crash between the semi trucks.

As of 9:30 p. m., all three of the semis were still on the road.

Authorities are attempting to divert traffic onto Kansas Expressway.

Police say that there are two people with moderate to serious injuries.

Springfield Fire is also on scene.

Another crash on highway 160 has prevented drivers from using the detour to head north to Willard.

A semi truck attempted to U-turn on 160 before Highway 123, and jack-knifed, blocking Highway 160 northbound.

As of 10 p. m. the truck on 160 was reported as cleared off the road.

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