St. Louis crash blocks left lane on westbound I-270, severe traffic delays

ST. LOUIS, MO – A crash blocked the left lane of westbound I-70 at exit 33 for Lilac Avenue on Monday evening.

According to 5 On Your Side’s traffic map, the accident occurred around 5:23 p.m. and caused a 19 minute traffic delay on westbound I-70. They reported traffic was moving at approximately 20 m.p.h. on the interstate.

It is unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.

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