KANSAS CITY—Three people died in a multivehicle accident just before 3:30p.m. Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
According to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina, a Volvo semi failed to slow down and stop for congested traffic ahead on Bruce R. Watkins/ U.S. 71 Highway at 19th Street.
The semi struck three vehicles causing a major traffic incident during rush hour. The driver of a blue Honda CR-V was transported to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition. The driver of a black Ford SUV was also transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable condition.
The driver of a gray Honda minivan sustained critical injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Three passengers traveling in the Honda minivan died as a result of the crash.
Two passengers were pronounced deceased at the scene, while the third later succumbed to their injuries at the hospital, according to Bechina.
The remaining two passengers sustained critical injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. The driver of the Volvo semi was placed on an investigative hold by traffic investigations section for further investigation, according to Becchina. The accident remains under investigation.
First responders were also working to secure a fuel spill from the semi. The names, ages and additional details were not released. These are fatalities #59, 60 and 61 for 2026, according to Becchina.
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KANSAS CITY—Two people died in a multivehicle a accident just before 3:30p.m. Monday in Kansas City, Missouri.
The accident occurred on the Bruce R. Watkins/ 71 Highway at 19th Street, acccording to Kansas City MIssouri Fire Department Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
First responders found 4 vehicles, 3 cars, 1 semi. Two were pronounced deceased. EMS transported eight others for treatment. Two were in critical condition, four had serious injuries and 2 had minor injuries.
First responders were also working to secure a fuel spill from the semi. The names, ages and adddional details were not released.