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Investigators Begin Clearing Wreckage After Fatal Wyoming Tunnel Crash

Authorities in Wyoming are investigating a deadly tunnel crash on I-80 that killed two and injured five, complicating recovery efforts due to hazardous conditions.

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Authorities said the two fatalities happened outside the tunnel, according to USA Today.
VIDEO: Two Dead After Fiery Multi-Vehicle Crash in Wyoming Tunnel
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Investigators in Wyoming began sifting through the wreckage inside a highway tunnel Saturday after smoke, hazardous chemicals and structural concerns prevented them from determining how many people may have died in the fiery pileup.
Investigators enter a highway tunnel in Wyoming where a fiery crash killed 2
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The blaze damaged its concrete lining, causing some loose concrete to fall which required first responders to avoid those areas.
Investigators enter a highway tunnel in Wyoming where a fiery crash killed 2
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The obstruction of the Interstate 80 tunnel shuttered the roadway in Green River, in the southwest region of the state, on Friday, and would continue to do so for at least three more days, officials said.
2 dead in Wyoming highway tunnel pileup that closed major east-west interstate
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Feb 16th, 2025, 10:17 AM ET

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On February 14, 2025, a multi-vehicle pileup in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80 resulted in at least two fatalities and five injuries. Investigators are currently sifting through wreckage hampered by hazardous smoke and structural damage. The blaze severely damaged the concrete lining of the tunnel, complicating rescue operations. Traffic is being rerouted around the area, with plans to reopen the eastbound tunnel within three days. The National Transportation Safety Board is teaming up with Wyoming authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

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