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Two people hospitalized after fiery crash near I-49 in Grandview, police say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people are in the hospital after a crash caused two cars to catch fire Wednesday afternoon near Interstate 49, according to the Grandview Police Department.
On Wednesday, May 28, around 4 p.m., Grandview police and fire departments were dispatched to a crash on the East Frontage (Outer) Road of I-49.
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Police said a light pickup truck and an SUV were involved in a nearly head-on collision. The pickup truck and SUV both caught fire after the crash, according to police.
Bystanders removed the driver of the truck, police said. The driver of the SUV was trapped in the car and had to be extricated by the Grandview Fire Department.
However, police said bystanders were able to prevent the SUV fire from growing.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. No one else was in either of the cars.
The Grandview Police Department is investigating what led up to the collision.
Anyone who witnessed or has information about this crash is asked to call the Grandview Police Department at 816-316-4900. Police ask that you leave your name and a phone number so that someone can contact you at a later time.
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Around 6 p.m., police said the East Frontage Road is currently closed just south of 140th Street and will remain closed for about two more hours.
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