Three semi-trucks wreck on I-70 in Riley County as snow causes havoc on Kansas roads
As snowy conditions caused havoc on roadways throughout Kansas Sunday morning, a wreck in Riley County blocked part of Interstate 70, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
A crash involving five vehicles, including three tractor-trailers, on the interstate south of Manhattan blocked the westbound lanes, according to highway patrol trooper Benjamin Gardner. The trooper posted a photo of the wreck on Twitter.
The Riley County Police Department said drivers should avoid the area. Drivers will be diverted to Kansas 99, and will be advised to take Kansas 18 instead of getting back on I-70.
A winter storm warning has been issued for much of eastern Kansas and western Missouri, according to the National Weather Service. Roads will likely be covered with snow by noon. The Kansas City area is expected to see between 4 and 6 inches of snow. Other areas could see as much as 5 to 7 inches.
In Kansas City, the fire department said it responded to more than 40 traffic collisions between 7 and 10 a.m. It urged drivers to slow down.
Police and transportation officials urged people to avoid driving as much as possible. When travel is required, they asked that people drive slowly and exercise caution.
This story was originally published December 15, 2019 at 11:38 AM.
