May 29, 2026

Big mess: Hydraulic motor fell from truck onto Kansas highway

Posted May 29, 2026 9:00 AM
Photos KHP
Photos KHP

KANSAS CITY—Both ramps from Interstate 70 to Northbound  Interstate 635 in northeast Kansas were temporarily closed on Thursday afternoon after  a hydraulic motor fell from a truck onto northbound lanes of Interstate 635 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Photo KHP
Photo KHP

Motorists were required to enter the Intersatate at State Street.  There were no injuries and the KHP did not report details on those responsible for the incident.  The road were reopened early evening on Thursday.

The KHP did remond, "load securement is important. Please make sure the chains and tie-downs are strong enough.