ST. LOUIS, MO – Six people were hurt in a ten-vehicle collision in north St. Louis County Wednesday afternoon, according to First Alert 4.
The drivers of a Dodge Ram and a Jeep collided on Interstate 70 near Interstate 270 around 4 p.m. A Toyota driver then hit the back of a Kia in another lane while attempting to avoid the collision. The Kia then struck the Dodge Ram and Jeep. Another Toyota driver slammed into the first Toyota.
A semi-truck driver was trying to slow down to avoid the collision when they hit the back of a Dodge Hornet. That collision pushed the Hornet into a Dodge Caravan, propelling the Caravan into a GMC. The Hornet then spun and hit a Lexus. At the same time, the GMC and Grand Caravan rotated, a nd the Semi-truck struck the side of the Grand Caravan.
First responders transported six people, aged 17 to 44, to area hospitals. Five people suffered minor injuries. A 22-year-old woman had serious injuries.
Crews had all lanes of traffic reopened around 6 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
The ages of the six victims range from 17 to 44. Most of the injuries were deemed minor, but a 22-year-old woman has been listed as having serious injuries.
All lanes reopened around 6 p.m.
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