Six Die in I-80 Pileup in Blizzard Conditions
At least 20 vehicles crashed on rural Interstate 80 in blizzard conditions, killing at least six people, officials said. An undetermined number of injured victims were taken to hospitals in Laramie and Rawlins, the Highway Patrol said.
Troopers reported strong winds that reduced visibility to zero. Several smaller crashes also occurred behind the 20-vehicle crash, troopers said.
Interstate 80 was closed about 50 miles from Cheyenne to Laramie, at the request of Laramie officials. Troopers were still clearing vehicles late Sunday.
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