Jackson County Crash Kills Two Youngsters

Local tragedy yesterday amid culture war and a reminder that death isn't merciful, fair and is mostly unjust . . . Also yet another reminder to drive carefully.

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2 children killed in Jackson County crash Friday

The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Friday evening that killed two children.Authorities said about 5 p.m., the Highway Patrol was called to help the Jackson County Sheriff's Office at East Blue Mills Road and North Miller Drive.Authorities were called on a report of a couple kids who took their grandparents' car.Investigators said the children were driving in a field when the vehicle landed in a creek bed and caught fire.The ages of the children have not been released.