*Update* Multiple Vehicle Crash Near Hazelton

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 4 Patrol 218 West Yakima, Jerome, ID 83338-5904 (208) 324-6000

Fax (208) 324-7897

For Immediate Release: 06/07/16 5:32 A.M.

Please direct questions to the District Office

***Update***

At approximately 8:30 p.m., a multiple vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 84, near milepost 191. High winds and thunderstorms caused a dust storm that resulted in zero visibility. The crash involved four commercial vehicles and four passenger cars. Multiple people were transported to local hospitals. The interstate was blocked over night for clean up. There is currently one lane of travel on the westbound side open. All other lanes are blocked at this time.

AC/NEH

***End of Update***

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a multiple vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 84, in the median, near milepost 191. Traffic is blocked on the eastbound side. Due to high traffic volume in the area, Idaho State Police is requesting that drivers avoid the area if possible.

AC/JH

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Posted in District 4 - Southern Idaho