KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A Kansas City Fire Department ambulance was struck by a tractor-trailer on Saturday evening, forcing the closure of both northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 169 Highway near Missouri Highway 152 as emergency crews rushed to contain the scene.

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The crash occurred at approximately 7:08 p.m., when the KCFD ambulance had pulled over behind another vehicle in the northbound lanes while responding to a call. As the crew was positioned at the roadside, a tractor-trailer traveling northbound collided with the rear of the ambulance. The impact sent the semi across the median and into the southbound lanes of U.S. 169, prompting an immediate shutdown of the highway in both directions. KCFD reported that additional units, including a hazmat team, were dispatched to manage a significant fuel spill caused by the overturned truck.

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According to FOX4 Kansas City, the driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to a hospital with injuries of unknown severity. Both the ambulance and the semi-truck were later towed from the scene. Despite the violent collision, KCFD confirmed that no fire department personnel were injured.

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Crews worked to contain the fuel spill and ensure roadway safety before reopening the highway. The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation.

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