SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Police are investigating a fiery crash involving two semis on I-44 near U.S. 65 in a construction zone.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators say a semi struck the median barrier in the westbound lane where the construction lane begins. The crash then sent the semi rolling onto its side. The semi hit the concrete barrier, striking an eastbound traveling semi. One of the semis caught fire.
The two semi drivers suffered injuries. Police say no other vehicles were involved.
The crash shut down both lanes of westbound traffic and one lane of eastbound traffic.
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