The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) responded to a pileup crash involving approximately 40 vehicles along I-80 on Tuesday.
Shortly after 3 p.m. on February 17, WHP received reports of crashes on westbound I-80 between mile post 274 and 273.
Upon arriving at the scene, troopers found 40 vehicles were involved in two large crashes and four smaller ones.
“The two large crashes, one involved 16 vehicles the other involved 7 vehicles. The four smaller crashes, each involved two vehicles a piece,” WHP said.
Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries.
“Let these incidents serve as a reminder. Please never drive faster than conditions allow and be prepared for sudden changes in weather and visibility,” WHP said.
See video from the crash site on I-80 below.
