A multi-vehicle crash in a tunnel on a southwest Wyoming highway closed the westbound lanes shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Video from the Department of Transportation's traffic cameras showed black smoke billowing from an exit tunnel. Governor Mark Gordon called the crash a tragedy and said there was no estimate for reopening the roadway as personnel inspect the tunnel for damage. The region was under a National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook calling for snow, and the transportation department reported a slick and slush-lined Interstate 80 in parts of the state on Friday.
to the multi-vehicle crash in westbound lanes shortly after 11:30 a.m. Video from the department of transportation's traffic cams showed black smoke billowing from an exit tunnel.
Gov. Mark Gordon, calling the crash a tragedy, said there was no estimate for reopening the roadway highway as personnel inspect the tunnel for damage.“I am praying for all concerned and their families," he said in a statement."I have directed the appropriate agencies to work with the local communities to offer aid and assistance to the injured, to those who have suffered loss, and in support of efforts to resolve ongoing concerns.
Representatives of a local hospital and the area medical examiner did not immediately respond to requests for information on the number of injured. The region is under a National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook calling for snow. The transportation department on reported a slick and slush-lined Interstate 80 in parts of the state on Friday.Saturday Night Live
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