Eight dead after head-on crash in Franklin County, Kansas

Franklin County Sheriff's Car
Photo credit Franklin County Sheriff's Office

KANSAS CITY —  A head-on crash on Highway 169 near Virginia Road in southern Franklin County, Kansas, has killed eight people and injured one.

The collision, which happened around 5:45 Sunday evening about an hour southwest of Kansas City, caused both vehicles to catch fire.

The highway was closed until 3 a.m. Monday.

The Kansas Highway Patrol is still investigating and are notifying families before releasing names of the victims.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Franklin County Sheriff's Office