Crash closes southbound I-35 in Clay County as snow causes trouble on Missouri roads
A traffic crash closed southbound Interstate 35 in Kearney Sunday, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office posted a message about the wreck on Twitter shortly after noon. The crash was expected to be cleared after 1 p.m. , according to the KC Scout traffic service.
The wreck involved multiple vehicles at I-35 and Missouri 92.
The sheriff’s office advised drivers to take another route and slow down.
A winter storm warning has been issued for much of eastern Kansas and western Missouri, according to the National Weather Service. Many roads were 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 12:20 PM.
