1 seriously injured in fiery semi crash in Winfield

Fiery crash in Winfield Wednesday morning.(Bryan McChesney/Courtesy)
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 10:23 AM CDT

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Update noon: Two tractor trailers were involved in the collision, and one person was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Winfield Police Department.

Another tractor trailer driver was hospitalized with minor injuries, and the driver of a passenger vehicle was evaluated at the scene and did not require additional treatment.

US 160 is expected to be closed indefinitely while authorities investigate and the scene is cleared.

A fiery crash involving at least one semi closed the US 160/K-360 intersection on the east side of Winfield on Wednesday morning.

When reached by phone, the Winfield Police Department said it could not provide details of the crash and that a staging area was set up at Winfield High School where authorities would provide more information. Eyewitness News has a reporter at the scene.

Pictures shared on social media show a large fire resulting from the crash. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

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