Semitruck fire through Parley’s Canyon closes westbound I-80
Oct 27, 2024, 9:05 AM | Updated: 11:37 am
A semitruck fire closed westbound traffic on Interstate 80 on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (Utah Highway Patrol)
(Utah Highway Patrol)
SALT LAKE CITY — A semitruck fire closed westbound traffic on Interstate 80 Sunday, backing traffic up by a mile. Two people were injured, officials said.
The Unified Fire Authority was called to the mouth of Parley’s Canyon after the truck’s trailer rolled, causing the fire near exit 131.
Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Mike Gordon said the driver struck the road barrier, as the semitruck turned on its side and caught fire.
A semitruck fire closed westbound traffic on Interstate 80 on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (UDOT)
The driver and passenger were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
All westbound traffic was being diverted back down the canyon as of approximately 8:30 a.m.
Officials said the fire was put out at approximately 9:15 a.m. Crews were assessing a fuel spill for hazardous material before reopening the roadway.
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