MARYVILLE, Mo. – Traffic on U.S. Route 71 in the Maryville area is being detoured around a multi-vehicle crash.

U.S. Route 71 between Route 148 and Route CC is now closed on the northeast side of the Maryville area.

All traffic is being detoured over Route 148 and Route CC around the crash site. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation are assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol with traffic control around the crash scene.

The road may be closed for several hours.