One person in critical condition after nine-vehicle crash on Metcalf in Overland Park
One person has life-threatening injuries following a nine-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Overland Park, police said.
Officers responded after 7:15 a.m. to the crash on southbound Metcalf Avenue approaching West 115th Street, said Officer John Lacy, a spokesman for the Overland Park Police Department.
The crash began when one vehicle stopped suddenly, causing a chain reaction crash with eight other vehicles that rear-ended each other.
Two people were injured in the crash, including one who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, Lacy said.
This story was originally published July 26, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
Andrea Klick
The Kansas City Star