A fatality traffic accident occurred at about 8:30 this morning on US Highway 75 just north of the Highway 166 junction.  The collision involved two vehicles and 4 individuals, 3 of whom have been pronounced dead at the scene.  The fourth individual has been transported to a hospital in Oklahoma for treatment. 

The Kansas Highway Patrol along with. Assistance of the KHP’s Critical Highway Accident Response Team is investigating the crash.  US 75 is open for traffic.  However, KDOT has closed all but one shoulder for thru traffic.  As a result, motorists traveling in the area should expect delays as the on-scene investigation continues.