Woman in critical condition after being struck while changing tire on I-70

CALLAWAY COUNTY, MO – Officials with MU Health say a woman is in serious condition after being struck by another car while attempting to change a flat tire on I-70 Saturday evening.

According to ABC 17 News, Whitney Watson of St. Louis was attempting to change the tire of her vehicle when a series of rear-ending collisions resulted in her being hit and thrown into the median. Six children were in Watson’s vehicle at the time.

All six minors were taken to the hospital, as was another driver involved in the crash. They were treated for minor injuries.

The precise location of the incident has not been made public as of Monday.

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