Police: Fatal car accident on US 189 in Provo Canyon

SALT LAKE CITY — A crash involving a truck carrying a trailer and a semi-truck took place at mile marker 20 on U.S. Route 189 near Deer Creek. Police have confirmed at least one person died.

A fire on the side of the road is being addressed, but the cause is unknown at this time. Multiple vehicles are stopped in the road. The identity of the victim or victims involved has not yet been released, nor has the number of cars involved.

“One lane is [now] open in both directions. The crash involves a pickup pulling a trailer and a semi-truck,” Utah Highway Patrol State Trooper Wright said.

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