MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — About 11:45 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026 reports of an eastbound tractor trailer crashing off I-44 to Route H below on the west side of town alerted E-911.
Mount Vernon: I-44 tractor-trailer crashes off overpass bridge to Route H below, fully involved with fire.
- Route H closed
- Expect I-44 delays (fire partially under overpass)
Truck carrying load of food products, possibly frozen breads.
The Health Dept has been contacted to inspect the load…