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Liberty police investigating fatal accident

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Update: The Liberty Police Department tweeted around 11:30 p.m. Thursday that the highway is open again. Police continue to investigate, and they aren't releasing the victim's name until family is notified.

Original story: The Liberty Police Department tweeted around 9 p.m. Thursday that Highway 291 from Glenn Hendren to Stewart Road is closed due to a fatal accident.

Police expect the area to be closed for an extended period of time.

Motorists are asked to seek a different route.

Details regarding the circumstances of the crash were not immediately available.

This is a developing story and may be updated.