A tragic accident occurred in the Green River Tunnel along Interstate 80 near Green River, Wyoming, on Friday, February 15, 2025, resulting in a fiery crash involving 26 cars and trucks. The wreckage and fire claimed the lives of three individuals, with at least five others sustaining serious injuries. The crash, which destroyed six commercial vehicles and two passenger vehicles, led to the closure of the westbound tunnel under Castle Rock, a sandstone formation in Wyoming.
As of Sunday, most of the wreckage had been cleared, with only a few vehicles remaining in the tunnel. Snowfall was hindering the progress of federal and state investigators as they worked to reconstruct the scene and determine the cause of the accident. Authorities expressed hope that they had recovered all the victims, though further details were yet to be released.
The eastbound tunnel was anticipated to reopen on Wednesday, temporarily handling traffic in both directions, while the timeline for the westbound tunnel’s reopening remained uncertain. The crash disrupted traffic on Interstate 80, a crucial east-west road corridor through Wyoming, forcing vehicles to be rerouted through Green River. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers that can arise on the roadways and the importance of safe driving practices.
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