Three killed, two others in critical condition following crash on I-44 in Joplin

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On September 3, 2019 at 2:55 P.M. Joplin Police Officers were dispatched to an injury crash on Interstate 44 eastbound lanes mile marker 12.8.

The caller advised a vehicle collided with another in the roadway. Multiple injuries were reported to Joplin Police Dispatch.

At this time, three fatalities have been reported and two involved persons are in critical condition. Both vehicles appear to have been traveling eastbound on Interstate 44. J

Joplin Police Traffic Division Major Crash Team has responded to the scene to investigate. We ask that travelers find an alternate route while the interstate is closed. 

No names are being released at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

(The screenshot and Facebook video are from Shannon Becker and Joplin News First.)