Update 11a.m. One lane (passing lane) has been reopened on westbound I-70, according to the Kansas Dept. of Transportation.
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY— Westbound Interstate 70 is closed in Ellsworth County between Kansas 14 and Kansas 232 due to a semi crash, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
At approximately 6:45a.m., the Kansas Highway Patrol was notified of a serious crash involving two semis on Interstate 70 westbound just west of the Vesper exit in western Ellsworth County.
KDOT is on scene assisting with traffic control and rerouting.
The KHP’s Critical Highway Accident Response Team (CHART) is also on-site. This specialized team of troopers is highly trained in accident reconstruction and works to provide clarity in serious crashes like this. Drivers should expect delays, seek alternate routes,
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