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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.
HARTFORD, IL — Newly released video footage reveals the harrowing moments of an ARCH Air Medical helicopter crash that occurred during a nighttime training exercise in Hartford, Illinois.
The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday in a vacant lot near North Delmar Avenue, directly across from the Hartford Fire Department.
The video shows the helicopter attempting to lift off when one of its rotor blades struck a tree limb approximately 50 feet above ground.
The impact caused the aircraft to lose control, flip, and crash to the ground, where it immediately caught fire.
A thick plume of smoke and the glow of flames could be seen from blocks away.
In the aftermath of the crash, one of the individuals on board — identified in the video by a blue uniform — can be seen walking away from the burning wreckage.
Another survivor is shown being carried on a stretcher to a waiting ambulance.
Emergency personnel from the Hartford, South Roxana, and Wood River Fire Departments quickly responded to the scene.
The crash’s proximity to the fire station allowed first responders to act swiftly, containing the fire and rescuing the occupants.
Officials confirmed that all three people aboard the helicopter survived and were transported to area hospitals.
Two were taken by ground ambulance, while a third was airlifted by another ARCH Air Medical helicopter. Their medical conditions have not yet been released.
The crash resulted in a strong odor of aviation fuel that permeated the downtown Hartford area throughout the evening.
Authorities cordoned off the site while crews worked to stabilize the scene and mitigate any fire hazards.
The helicopter was participating in a routine training mission when the incident occurred.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are conducting a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
ARCH Air Medical has not yet released an official statement.
More details will be provided as the investigation continues and additional information becomes available.