One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-270 in Hazelwood

One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 270 in Hazelwood right after 10 a.m.

The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes near McDonnell Blvd exit.

Three cars and one commercial tractor-trailer were involved in the collision.

Hazelwood Police have not revealed much but say at least one person died in the crash. The department has sent out an advisory message to residents to avoid eastbound 270 at McDonnell Blvd due to the lane closures.

Hazelwood Patch went to the scene and it appears the Hazelwood Fire Department, Robertson Fire Protection District, Hazelwood Police, and Missouri State highway Patrol all responded.