Multivehicle pileup closes eastbound I-80 in Emery County
Eastbound lanes will closed for several hours due to a multiple car pileup in Emery County. (Utah Highway Patrol)
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EMERY, Emery County — All eastbound lanes are closed on I-70 in Emery County, about 30 miles east of Fremont Junction, due to a vehicle pileup Friday afternoon.
“As many as seven vehicles (were) involved” in the crash just after 4 p.m., Utah Highway Patrol officials tweeted. “Injuries are reported in this crash and thankfully no one has died.”
Troopers are on scene of a major crash on I-70 at mm 120. All eastbound lanes are closed and will remain closed for several hours as crews work to clear the scene. pic.twitter.com/3QBqDQE6TH
— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) July 30, 2022
The area will be closed for several hours, UHP officials said before 6:30 p.m.
No further information on the cause of the crash or the severity of the injuries has been released at this time.
