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Hurricane Force Winds Toppled Semi Trucks in Utah

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On Tuesday, September 8th a cold front pushed into Utah and much of the west bringing hurricane-force winds that toppled Semi Trucks. The Utah Highway Patrol reported a record 45 overturned trucks in the greater Salt Lake area. There were multiple road closures stretching from Salt Lake City to the Idaho border. “If you’re stuck in traffic, do not exit […]

Alex Camerino | September 12, 2020
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Extreme Winds Tip Over 4 Semi-Trucks On I-80

Winds were so strong on interstate 80 this week that four eighteen-wheelers were knocked over when driving on a wind-blasted stretch of highway.  RELATED: VIDEO: Camera Catches 18-Wheeler Using Runaway Ramp Part of i-80 was closed in both directions between Tooele, Utah, and the Utah-Nevada state line due to high winds on Tuesday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. […]

SnowBrains | May 21, 2020
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Avalanche on Vail Pass | 3 Trucks Caught and I-70 Closed Much of Tuesday

A slide took place today at approximately 3:20 am in the area known as The Narrows, four miles west of the summit. Three semis were caught in it but luckily no one was injured. Prior to the avalanche, Vail Pass was closed on and off in both directions starting at 5:30 pm Monday as a winter storm pounded the area. […]

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Matias Ricci | January 10, 2017
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