By Crash News Writer 
Millard County, UT (October 17, 2024) — A wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 early Thursday morning resulted in two fatalities and left two others seriously injured, according to the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP).
The crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. at milepost 132 near the I-70 junction. UHP Agent Tara Stump reported that a vehicle traveling the wrong way caused the collision.
As a result, the northbound lanes of I-15 were completely shut down and are expected to remain closed until approximately noon as authorities investigate the incident and clear the scene.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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