Provo Canyon Highway 189 Shut Down: Alternate Routes Advised After Fatal Rollover Crash
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A catastrophic traffic accident in Provo Canyon, Utah, has brought both lanes of Highway 189 to a standstill. The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office issued an alert, warning drivers that the highway is closed in both directions at milepost 18, near the Deer Creek Dam. This closure is expected to cause significant delays, and authorities are urging motorists to use I-80 or I-15 as alternate routes. Emergency crews are on the scene, and officials have assured that no fatalities occurred in the incident. However, the cleanup process is likely to take several hours, causing both southbound and northbound lanes to remain closed. According to eyewitnesses and authorities, the accident involved a single vehicle rollover crash, involving a semi-truck hauling large bales of hay. The incident comes on the heels of another crash on Sunday, which left four people hospitalized. The previous accident occurred at mile marker 9, near Canyon Glen Park. As investigations continue, authorities are working to clear the backed-up traffic and restore traffic flow on the highway. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, plan alternative routes, and follow updates from local authorities for the latest information on the situation.
