Fatal Crash Near Yellowstone National Park Claims Seven Lives
A devastating collision between a tour van and a pickup truck on an eastern Idaho highway near Yellowstone National Park has resulted in seven fatalities, authorities reported. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Thursday on U.S. Highway 20 in the vicinity of Henry’s Lake, according to the Idaho State Police.
The Mercedes passenger van, carrying 14 individuals, collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck occupied by a single person. The impact proved fatal for six passengers in the van and the driver of the pickup truck, police confirmed. The van was operating as a tour vehicle at the time of the incident.
Henry’s Lake is situated about 17 miles from West Yellowstone, Montana, a primary gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Following the crash, U.S. Highway 20 was closed for nearly seven hours before being reopened to traffic, as reported by the Idaho State Police.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the authorities. This is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
