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Fatal fire investigation in Newton County, woman dead

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NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A woman is dead after a fire Wednesday evening west of Neosho on Heron Road.

Sheriff Chris Jennings tells KOAM the fire was reported about 6 p.m. when firefighters put out the fire they found the body of a woman in her 60’s.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal responded to assist with investigation of the fire along with the Neosho Fire District.

Authorities say they have notified the family but they have not released the name to the public.

Sheriff Jennings says they have scheduled an autopsy for early next week as part of the investigation.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.

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Three vehicles collide and two end on their side, west of Neosho, Mo.

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NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – Just before 8 a.m. Monday morning tipsters told us of a three vehicle crash to the west of Carver School in Newton County.

The crash was located at the intersection of Norway Road and Hammer Road. Neosho Fire District, Newton County Ambulance and Newton County Deputies had responded along with Missouri State Highway Patrol.

On scene Trooper T.R. Morris of the Newton/McDonald detachment of Troop D tells us three vehicles were involved in the crash. They are still investigating if others left the scene before officers arrived, however there were no injuries.

A pickup truck and an SUV both ended on their side in the crash, while a white passenger car remained on all four wheels.

I-49 Towing and Poore’s Wrecker removed the vehicles from the crash scene.

We anticipate more information to be released later Monday.

This is a developing story. Stay with KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.