— Three people are dead and several others hurt in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Interstate 55 in both directions south of Festus on Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed at least six vehicles were involved in the wreck near the Highway 67 interchange. Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-55 were closed while troopers work to clear the scene. Highway Patrol officials said traffic is being diverted to U.S. 61. No details about the victims or cause of the crash have been released.