Fatality confirmed on second I-70 westbound crash, interstate reopened

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol has confirmed at least one death in the second major car crash to occur in one day on westbound I-70.

The wreck happened sometime before 4 p.m. on westbound I-70 just outside of Grain Valley.

PREVIOUS CRASH: Two people injured in 3 vehicle crash on I-70 in Blue Springs

Based on KC Scout Camera footage, there appeared to be car several cars and semi-trailers involved in the wreck. At this time, the exact number of vehicles involved and the total number of injuries sustained are unclear.

Editor’s note: more information will be provided as it becomes available.

SEE BELOW FOR REGULARLY UPDATED IMAGES FROM THE SCENE

Updated footage of I-70 westbound as of 6:37 p.m.(KC ScoutCam)

Updated photo of I-70 westbound as of 5:38 p.m.(KC ScoutCam)

Updated image of I-70 westbound as of 5:04 p.m.(KC ScoutCam)

Updated footage of westbound I-70 as of 4:38 p.m.(KC ScoutCam)

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