A traffic accident north of St Joseph has shut down southbound traffic on I-29.

Ambulances and state troopers were dispatched at 1:08 p.m.

According to an announcement from the Missouri Department of Transportation, traffic is being diverted at exit 60, which is at Route CC.

It is estimated that the roadway will be cleared and re-open for traffic by 3 p.m.

Note: by 2:45 p.m. one lane of traffic had been reopened. The injuries, if any, were not believed to be life-threatening.

Note: the roadway was cleared and traffic was moving again at 2:57 p.m.