Crippling Single-Vehicle Crash on US Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff Injures 1 [Butler County, MO]

1 Person Hospitalized in Butler County Auto Accident on US Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (August 25, 2026) – Sunday morning, a crippling single-vehicle crash on US Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff injured one person.

The incident happened at around 5:!8 a.m. on US Highway 60 near Poplar Bluff.

According to reports, a westbound SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into a tree.

Moreover, responders airlifted the 27-year-old female passenger of the vehicle to St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau with serious injuries. Also, officers confirmed that the 27-year-old male driver of the vehicle sustained injuries in the crash.

At this time, the events leading to the crash remain unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Because information is limited, authorities continued their investigation into the crash.

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