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1 dead, several more injured in Overland Park crashes near I-435 and US-69

Mike Frizzell -

One person was killed, and at least four others were injured in crashes on Interstate 435 in Overland Park on Friday evening. The first crash happened at about 8:45 p.m. at the exit from westbound I-435 to U.S. 69 Highway. Recorded radio traffic from arriving Johnson County Med-Act paramedics reported four...

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