Traffic slow on I-70 because of accident

Traffic was slow on I-70 east of I-435 this morning because of an accident. (KC Scout photo)
Traffic was slow on I-70 east of I-435 this morning because of an accident. (KC Scout photo)

An accident was reported on I-70 east near 78th Street exit in Kansas City, Kan., according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo)
An accident was reported on I-70 east near 78th Street exit in Kansas City, Kan., according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo)

Traffic was backed up on I-70 eastbound, to the east of I-435, this morning.

KC Scout reported a multi-vehicle collision on I-70 eastbound near 78th Street.

KC Scout also reported that the left lane was closed at I-70 westbound past 78th Street because of a collision.

Also, the center lane was closed on I-70 eastbound before 78th Street because of emergency vehicles, KC Scout reported.

The collision was reported around 8:15 a.m.

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