Fatal crash closes SR-6 north of Helper, investigation ongoing

Jun 13, 2023, 8:13 AM | Updated: 8:30 am

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BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

HELPER, Utah — The Utah Highway Patrol has closed SR-6 at milepost 228 near Helper, Utah.

The agency reports there was a fatal crash on Tuesday morning.

Troopers are on second of a fatal crash on SR-6 at mile post 228 near Helper. pic.twitter.com/xHw9PhN3AM

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) June 13, 2023

The road could be closed for as many as three hours, UHP said.

This story is developing and will be updated.

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