A fiery pileup inside a tunnel on Interstate 80 in Wyoming left no less than two useless with 5 others injured late Friday morning.
Hearth and smoke billowed from the tunnel as folks ran for security.
A number of shops reported that its structural integrity had been threatened.
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This photograph offered by the Wyoming Freeway Patrol exhibits smoke from a multiple-vehicle crash within the westbound tunnel of Interstate 80 in Inexperienced River, Wyo., Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Wyoming Freeway Patrol by way of AP)
The Wyoming Division of Transportation mentioned on social media that geologists and bridge engineers with its staff have been “en route to assess the tunnel infrastructure.”
The crash occurred round 11:37 a.m. within the westbound Inexperienced River Tunnel, which induced a fireplace contained in the tunnel, in response to the Wyoming Freeway Patrol.
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This photograph offered by the Wyoming Freeway Patrol exhibits smoke from a multiple-vehicle crash within the westbound tunnel of Interstate 80 in Inexperienced River, Wyo., Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Wyoming Freeway Patrol by way of AP)
The smoke and an exploding tire contained in the tunnel made it troublesome for first responders to entry it after the crash, Wyoming Freeway Patrol Tpr. Nicholas Warren mentioned.
A crash on I-80 by way of southwest Wyoming (Fb/Wyoming Freeway Patrol)
“My coronary heart is damaged for the households and family members of the victims of this horrible crash,” WYDOT Director Darin Westby mentioned in a press release. “My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are involved. WYDOT and WHP remain on scene to assist local emergency responders and provide additional support and traffic control.”
Fox Information Digital has reached out to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Division for extra data.
“We want to express our sincerest appreciation to first responders in Sweetwater County for their support and assistance in responding to this tragic crash,” Wyoming Freeway Patrol Lt. Col. Karl Germain mentioned in a press release.
“Motorists are reminded to obey posted speed limits through the detour, and delays are likely.”
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The freeway remained closed in each instructions Friday night, with the eastbound lanes of the tunnel getting used for first responder staging.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
