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Northbound I-35 in Kansas City, North, closed after crash blocks all lanes

The northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Northeast Vivion Road in Kansas City, North, were closed early Wednesday after a tractor-trailer crashed.
The northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Northeast Vivion Road in Kansas City, North, were closed early Wednesday after a tractor-trailer crashed. The Star

The northbound lanes of Interstate 35 in Kansas City, North, were closed Wednesday morning after a tractor-trailer crashed in a construction zone, blocking all open lanes.

The crash occurred shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday near Northeast Vivion Road, blocking a heavily traveled Northland route into Pleasant Valley, Liberty and Claycomo.

Traffic was at a standstill as crews tried to clear the crash.

The extent of injuries, if any, was unknown.

Robert A. Cronkleton: 816-234-4261, @cronkb

This story was originally published October 26, 2016 at 6:37 AM with the headline "Northbound I-35 in Kansas City, North, closed after crash blocks all lanes."

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