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id: 5b72a8ee8f
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 20:50 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:53 CST
status: reported
outlets: 3
---

# Three dead in multi-vehicle crash on 71 Highway in Kansas City

Three people died in a crash involving three cars and a semi on 71 Highway near 19th Street, the Kansas City Fire Department said.

Section: [Public Safety](/kansas-city/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Kansas City Fire Department](/kansas-city/wiki/kansas-city-fire-department.md)

## Coverage

- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/09/two-dead-eight-injured-71-highway-multi-vehicle-crash/), 2026-11-09 20:50 CST: Three dead, seven injured in 71 Highway multi-vehicle crash
- [FOX4 WDAF](https://fox4kc.com/news/missouri-news/mother-and-two-young-sons-identified-as-victims-in-deadly-71-highway-crash/), 2026-11-10 14:08 CST: Mother and two young sons identified as victims in deadly 71 Highway crash
- [KSHB 41 (NBC)](https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/missouri/kansas-city/family-aware-of-71-highway-dangers-after-mother-young-children-killed), 2026-11-12 17:53 CST: Family aware of 71 Highway dangers after mother, young children killed

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