Vehicle overturns, catches fire on WB I-44 near Shrewsbury

Posted: Apr 30, 2015 / 06:15 AM CDT

Updated: Apr 30, 2015 / 06:15 AM CDT

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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- One vehicle has overturned and caught fire on westbound I-44 near the Shrewsbury Avenue Exit. The accident happened shortly after 6a.m. A toddler and the driver have been transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route.

FOX 2 will keep you updated as details become available.

@fox2now Billowing black smoke filling the air on WB 44 past Shrewsbury due to overturned accident, car caught fire. pic.twitter.com/RGEOJIZ4gm

— Monica Adams (@MonicaAdamsTV) April 30, 2015

@fox2now WB 44 at Shrewsbury overturned car fire has all but the L lane blocked. Crews working w/Toddler and driver. pic.twitter.com/ikDbvgNmKk

— Monica Adams (@MonicaAdamsTV) April 30, 2015

@fox2now Police have the Shrewsbury exit @WB 44 and the 3 R lanes still closed from this overturned accident/car fire pic.twitter.com/ohpDc6Dj67

— Monica Adams (@MonicaAdamsTV) April 30, 2015