Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic multi-vehicle crash inside a highway tunnel in southwest Wyoming on Friday. The incident occurred on Interstate 80 in Green River, temporarily shutting down traffic in both directions along the major coast-to-coast roadway. The Wyoming Department of Transportation evacuated the tunnel and reported additional injuries, but specific details were not yet available. The crash involved a multivehicle pileup, an active fire, and an explosion threat, as described by the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Governor Mark Gordon expressed his condolences and stated that there was no estimated time for reopening the highway as personnel inspected the tunnel for damage. The region was experiencing hazardous weather conditions with snow reported, leading to slick and slushy road conditions in parts of the state. The city of Green River, where the crash occurred, has a population of over 11,000 people and is situated in the southwest corner of Wyoming. Authorities, including the Wyoming Highway Patrol, were responding to the incident, and local medical officials were working to provide aid and assistance to those involved. The cause of the crash and the full extent of injuries were still under investigation at the time of the report.
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