Semi loses load on I-435, causing minor delays

Steve Smith

Traffic cameras caught a semi-truck losing its container on I-435 near Raytown Road in Kansas City.

What happened: On September 21, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., the truck's load slid off the trailer, landing in the grassy area next to the roadway. The truck driver pulled off to the shoulder after the incident.

No injuries: Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident.

Cleanup: Efforts to clear the load are ongoing, but no major traffic delays have been reported.

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