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Major Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-70 Eastbound at Jennings Station Road
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – A multi-vehicle accident has occurred on Eastbound I-70 between Goodfellow Boulevard and Jennings Station Road, causing significant traffic disruptions and prompting an emergency response.
The crash involved four vehicles, including:
- A FedEx truck
- A semi-truck
- Two smaller passenger vehicles
Emergency crews are currently on the scene, working to assist those involved and manage the traffic flow.
Initial reports suggest that the accident has led to major delays in the area.
Motorists traveling in the vicinity are urged to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes to reach their destinations.
Traffic is heavily impacted on Eastbound I-70, with congestion extending beyond the accident site.
For those with loved ones who may be traveling in the area, please check in on them to ensure their safety.
Drivers are reminded to stay cautious, reduce speed, and remain alert as road conditions may still be hazardous.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved in this accident,” said a local official. “We urge everyone to exercise patience and caution as emergency crews work to clear the scene and provide assistance.”
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time traffic updates, consider using navigation apps or local traffic monitoring services.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.