Wreck shuts down U.S. Highway 50 SE of Hutchinson

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Photo credit Reno County Sheriff's Office

U.S. Highway 50 has been shut down southeast of Hutchinson after what officials describe as a "major accident".

Two people were injured, including one victim in critical condition.

Emergency crews responded just after 7:30 a.m. Tuesday to a crash involving two vehicles at Kent Road.

The sheriff's office said on Facebook that the highway was between Yoder Road & Haven Road.