Crash closes one lane of traffic on Highway 36

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A crash on eastbound Highway 36, about a half-mile from the 22nd street exit, caused a shutdown of the left lane of traffic Friday afternoon as emergency crews worked the scene.

According to a firefighter, Ely Martinez, on the scene, there were no injuries reported.

One vehicle, driving in the left lane, traveled into the right lane and another vehicle struck the guardrail attempting to avoid a collision, according to Traffic Unit Officer John Foster.

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