Rush-hour collision closes multiple lanes on I-270

ST. LOUIS, MO – Authorities in Southwest St. Louis closed multiple lanes on I-270 following a rush-hour collision Thursday evening.

According to the official Twitter page of the Missouri Department of Transportation, the accident occurred in the southbound lanes of I-270 near the Dougherty Ferry Road exit just before 4:00 p.m.

No information regarding any injuries sustained in the crash has been made available at this time. The right lanes on I-270 southbound were closed for about an hour following the incident.

This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for a change to the dangerous interstate or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.