At least two people were killed after a multi-vehicle crash in the Green River Tunnel along Interstate 80 in Green River, Wyoming, on Friday morning, February 14, according to
officials.The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)
said the crash occurred at 11:37 am on the tunnel’s westbound lane. “Additional details on injuries and fatalities will be released once available,” WYDOT said in a statement. “The scene has been contained, and the tunnel has been evacuated.”Speaking to
local media, Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jason Mower said that, explosions could be heard coming from inside the tunnel after the crash, threatening the structural integrity of the tunnel.Footage filmed by Michael Gabbard shows thick smoke billowing at the end of the tunnel as traffic was halted.The tunnel was shut down in both directions, as eastbound lanes of the tunnel were being used by first responders, and highway traffic was diverted through Green River, WYDOT said.Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, located about 14 miles east of Green River,
said it was providing care after a “mass casualty” incident, and requested that family or friends of patients avoid visiting the hospital. Credit: Michael Gabbard via Storyful