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3 days ago
- General
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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. WATCH: Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs Veterans Hall 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. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Automotive
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KC Triathlon, Zoo pet vaccination event to shut down roads this weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several road closures are scheduled this weekend in Kansas City as the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is hosting a pet vaccination event on Saturday, May 17. Overnight pavement work on I-70 to begin Sunday in Wyandotte County Visitors will not be able to enter the zoo via Elmwood Avenue, from E. Gregory Boulevard to Mall Drive – or from Mall Drive to the west towards Swope Parkway – between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guests will need to enter the zoo via 63rd Street or Starlight Road. Zoo Drive will not be impacted by this event. Here is a detour map provided by the zoo: The Kansas City Triathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18. Bike and run routes will be completely closed to traffic, organizers said on the event website. The Grandview Police Department said on Facebook that Raytown Road will be closed at Highgrove through Interstate 470 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday. Weekend road closures scheduled on I-670 in Kansas City The road is expected to reopen at 11 a.m., but the closure could last longer depending on when the triathlon ends. You can find all of the course maps here. Interstate 670 East will be closed just past 18th Street in Kansas to Troost Avenue in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The road closure will begin Friday at 7 p.m. and last until 6 a.m. Monday. For more information on this closure, click here. Overnight pavement work on I-70 to begin Sunday in Wyandotte County In Wyandotte County, a pavement improvement project on Interstate 70 is set to begin this weekend. Overnight pavement work on Interstate 70 will begin Sunday, May 20. Overnight closures will take place from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday – and Fridays, as needed. For more information on this, click here. Also in Wyandotte County, two K-5 projects are set to begin on Tuesday. You can find more information about those road closures here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
