Traffic diverted after crash on I-44 near Mount Vernon
UPDATE 8:20 p.m.: Lawrence County Sheriff Brad Delay has confirmed to Ozarks First that one person has died after a semi caught fire. Delay also states that one is in critical injury for this crash, with other crashes reported later. Original story: LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — A portion of I-44 in Lawrence County has closed due to a vehicle crash earlier this afternoon. According to a MoDOT Southwest Missouri social media post, the westbound I-44 at mile marker 41 near Mount Vernon, Missouri, has closed due to the incident. Officials say traffic has been diverted to exit 44 with delays expected around east bound. The Aurora Rural Fire Protection District has posted online that they are responding to multiple calls regarding the crash, saying several crews are working the area. This story is developing, and will be updated as new information becomes available.
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