Two people were killed and five others were injured during a multivehicle stake at the Wyoming Tunnel on Friday.
crash It happened It was reported on Interstate 80 in the westbound Green River Tunnel, according to Fox News. When fire erupted inside the tunnel, smoke and explosive tires made it difficult for emergency crews to reach the scene of the collision.
In a social media post, the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office I said It was urged all travelers to avoid the I-80 tunnel near Green River due to the threat of multi-veggie piles, active fires and explosions.” The agency also said the traffic was noted. He said he was passing through.
Video footage taken by a driver outside the tunnel show After the stakes are generated, a giant plume of black smoke rises into the sky:
authorities I said Two deaths occurred outside the tunnel USA TODAY. The outlet said transport officials have said the tunnel was eventually evacuated and the crash site was included.
More videos show Inside the tunnel during the “mass casualty incident.” Some people see the lights flashing and others running along with the semi truck, and they look like they grab a rolling suitcase.
The sheriff's office gave it to me. update In a post-crash social media post:
WHP and local tow companies are working to clear abandoned vehicles that have been damaged from the tunnel. Traffic will continue to be routed around crashes. Westbound traffic is deserted at mile marker 91 and headed east at mile marker 89 through Green River. Drivers are encouraged to follow speed restrictions posted through the community.
Wydot engineers are confident in the structural integrity of the eastbound tunnel and their ability to carry traffic again once the westbound crash scene is cleared.
The agency's post featured images of the crew working on the site.
Update: The noon press conference is currently being held in the meeting room of the Sweetwater County Commissioner Committee in Green River…
Posted by Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office Above Saturday, February 15th, 2025
In a statement, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said, “I pray for all involved and their families. I work with the community to the appropriate institutions to ensure that those injured or lost are not incurred. He instructed people to provide assistance and support and to help those who suffered and to help them with their continued efforts to resolve concerns.”
One Witness I said She was “grief” following ABC 4 Utah, for those who died in the crash, and for their families.
