HARRISONVILLE, Mo. —

A portion of Interstate 49 is closed as emergency crews work the scene of a fatal crash.

The crash occurred just after noon on Thursday in the northbound lanes of I-49 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Advertisement

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash was between two commercial vehicles. One vehicle could be seen off the road and in the grass in KC SCOUT cameras.

Drivers are being asked to use northbound Exit 158 to Commercial Street as an alternate route.

It's not yet clear how long the road will be closed.

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