Massive Vehicle Crash on Interstate 70 Kills 2 People [Columbia, MO]

Columbia, MO (August 6, 2024) On Monday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 left 2 people dead and several others hurt.

According to the Columbia Police Department (CPD), the 7-vehicle collision happened around 2:39 p.m. at the 125.2-mile marker of Interstate 70.

Reports say that a big rig struck a car on the eastbound lanes, afterward, the semi crossed onto the other lane and collided with a U-Haul truck on the westbound lanes.

Officials say that a female on the U-Haul was declared dead at the scene, while another woman was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Several other people were injured in the crash.

Authorities are investigating the fatal 7-vehicle crash and have not provided further information at this time.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. We also wish the injured parties a quick recovery.

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Fatalities Reported in Horrific Vehicle Crash on Interstate 70

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