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2 drivers killed in wrong-way crash on I-44 Sunday morning

Police said a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into another car in Interstate 44. Both drivers died in the crash
Credit: KSDK

ST. LOUIS — Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 44 Sunday morning.

Police said the crash happened on the westbound lanes of I-44 near the South Grand exit at around 9 a.m. Police closed the westbound lanes of the highway for about two hours for an investigation.

Investigators said a Chevrolet S-10 was traveling the wrong way along westbound I-44 when it hit a Kia Sorento head-on. The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Kia was taken a hospital where she later died.

Police have not released the identities of the victims.

This is a developing story and will be updated as 5 On Your Side confirms more information.

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