News: Two hospitalized in five-vehicle wreck on US 71

KANSAS CITY MO – A multi-vehicle crash injured several people in Kansas City, according to FOX 4 KC.

The series of accidents began when a southbound semi-truck attempted to avoid a collision with a Chevrolet Tahoe and struck a Dodge Journey that became wedged in between the concrete median and the semi-trailer.

The semi continued to hit the Chevrolet and a Nissan Frontier which was then also forced to strike the center median.

A Volkswagen Jetta in the northbound lane was struck with debris that was thrown from the bed of the semi-trailer.

The driver of the Dodge was critically wounded and taken to the hospital. The driver of the Nissan was hospitalized and said to be in stable condition.

This investigation is still ongoing. This article may be updated as more information becomes available.

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