Semi-truck jackknifes on I-70 eastbound near 99-mile marker, Cooper County MO

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Reported: 10/11/2025 04:48 PM

I-70, Missouri

A semi-truck jackknifed and collided with the median cables on I-70 eastbound near the 99-mile marker in Cooper County. Emergency responders were called to the scene to manage the traffic and check for injuries. The semi-truck was found on its side in the median, blocking the driving lane.

Audio|Source: Cooper County Police, Fire, and EMS

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Transcript:

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...Manymedics, Cooper County Fire, standby for Tones, I-70 Eastbound near 99-mile marker.

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MBA[1], unknown injury.

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Cooper County Medics, Cooper County Fire, respond, I-70 Eastbound near 99-mile marker, unknown injury, MBA[1], semi-jackknifed into the cables, 1849.

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Gascon aid, address is verified.

00:41

If we're not.

00:45

918 trip off claim.

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Was that ID only no one?

01:01

Medical One respond, I-70 Eastbound near 99-mile marker.

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I-70 Eastbound near 99-mile marker for a semi-jackknife into the cables, 1850.

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All-ton, responding with one.

01:28

Okay, go when you can and get all that information.

01:36

Hurry home is going to be near High Street, single-shot hurry outside of a residence.

01:48

Near 99-mile marker for a semi-jackknifed into the cables, unknown injury, 1851.

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On scene, we've got one semi on its side in the median,

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taking the driving lane to make this 99 command.

02:04

Copy 1210 on scene, we'll be taking the driving lane, one semi on its side, 1853.

02:25

Is this one of the other four semis out there? Is this a brand new one?

02:33

Statecar 956. It is a brand new one. Our caller advised that you watched it happen.

02:37

Fire just arrived on scene. They have taken the driving wing.

02:42

Cool.

Police codes explained

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[1]

MBA: Motor Vehicle Accident

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Semi-truck jackknifes on I-70 eastbound near 99-mile marker, Cooper County MO

A semi-truck jackknifed and collided with the median cables on I-70 eastbound near the 99-mile marker in Cooper County. Emergency responders were called to the scene to manage the traffic and check for injuries. The semi-truck was found on its side in the median, blocking the driving lane.

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