KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Missouri Highway Patrol said Missouri 291 Highway was shut down Thursday after a truck lost part of its "load of human waste" on the roadway.

Injuries were reported, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol, but it's unclear how serious they are. Advertisement

Troopers said the highway is closed north of Missouri 210, with all southbound traffic diverted onto South Liberty Parkway.

Liberty police also said drivers should avoid the area while crews work to clear the spill and investigate the crash.

No additional details about the injuries or how the load was lost were immediately released.

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