CAMDENTON-   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1993 Peterbilt dump truck driven by Randal D. Estes, 56, Warsaw, was northbound on Mo. 5 on the Niangua Bridge. The truck suffered a flat left front tire causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. It crossed into the southbound lane striking a 2010 Ford F 250 pulling a boat and trailer head on.

Estes, the driver of the Ford Terry L. Schroeder, 50, Benson, IL., and passengers in the Ford Cindy Schroeder, 46, and Dylan Schroeder, 14, Benson, IL, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Another passenger in the Ford Donnie Schroeder, 14, Benson, IL., was transported to University of Missouri Hospital.

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CAMDENTON- Four people have died in a Wednesday accident in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred on Route 5 over the Niangua River. A fifth person was injured and has been transported to a hospital.

Few additional details are available.

Missouri transportation officials are suggesting drivers use alternate routes. The accident is still under investigation.

Check St. Joseph Post for more details as they become available.