NEAR SADDLEBROOKE, Mo. (KY3) - Two people died in a crash near the Christian-Taney County line, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers.

Troopers responded to the crash on Tuesday around 7:45 a.m. on U.S. 65. Investigators say the vehicle drove off the road. Crash debris was visible against a rock bluff.

Troopers do not release the names of the victims.

The deadly crash caused traffic backups that led to several other minor crashes.

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