Two dead, eight injured in 71 Highway multi-vehicle crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are dead and eight injured after a multi-vehicle crash on 71 Highway involving three cars and a semi.

The Kansas City Fire Department says of the eight people hurt, two have critical injuries, four have serious injuries, and two have minor injuries. KCFD says first responders took all eight to a hospital.

The fire department says it’s also working to clean a fuel spill from the semi.

All northbound lanes of 71 Highway near 19th Street are blocked after the crash. KC Scout expects the road to remain closed for three more hours.

The fire department says it’s also working to clean a fuel spill from the semi.

Drivers are advised to use an alternate route.