An early morning crash between two semi trucks closes part of US 54 in western Kansas.

 The accident happened early Friday morning near Kingsdown, KS, just southeast of Dodge City. Both tractor-trailers were fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on the scene. US 54 between Minneola and Kingsdown was shut down for a period of time to allow for clean up of the accident scene. It is unknown if anyone was injured and no names have been released.

The Ford County Sheriff’s Office, Ford County Fire/EMS, Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Kansas Department of Transportation responded to the scene.

Photo Courtesy Ford County Sheriff's Office