KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed at Interstate 435 after a tanker truck hauling a non-toxic chemical overturned Friday afternoon.
The tanker overturned around 12:45 p.m. Friday in a single-vehicle collision, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department.
KCFD says the chemical is a non-toxic liquid plant growth enhancer.
The driver, one police officer and one KCFD firefighter were transported to an area hospital as a precaution for evaluation after inhaling the chemical.
I-70 eastbound is closed as crews work to clear the overturned truck.
I-435 was initially closed as a precaution but was later reopened.
Crews are actively working to clear the scene.
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