From the Barton County Sheriff's Office

The Barton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of a car accident at approximately mile marker 72 on I-49 Highway South of Lamar. Emergency responders are at the scene of the accident right now. 

The accident is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. At this time there is one lane of traffic open in the southbound lane. 

We do not have information on injuries. We're asking all those traveling on I-49 to drive with caution in the area of the accident.