Portion of I-70 eastbound closed in St. Louis City due to crash

ST. LOUIS – A two-vehicle crash has caused a part of Interstate 70 to close in the City of St. Louis.

The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on I-70 near Adelaide Avenue. According to police, the accident involved two semi-tractor trailers.

One of the tractor trailers was on fire upon arrival. It was extinguished and did not reach the cargo, which is said to be sugar.

The drivers refused transport to the hospital and were treated for minor injuries.

As of 6:30 p.m., the closure is expected to last an hour, according to MoDOT.

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