Semi Truck Collision Creates Traffic Chaos in American Fork

ByMo Addy

A recent crash involving a semi-truck blocked lanes on Interstate 15 in American Fork, leading to traffic delays.

In American Fork, Utah, a semi-truck crash on northbound Interstate 15 at milepost 276 caused major traffic disruptions. Commuters faced hours of delays due to the crash, which occurred around 8:45 a.m.

Semi Truck Collision Creates Traffic Chaos in American Fork
Semi Truck Collision Creates Traffic Chaos in American Fork

How the truck collided?

The incident was triggered when a Dodge Journey, running on a spare tire, suffered tire failure. As the SUV decelerated, a double-trailer semi-truck attempted to change lanes and accidentally clipped the SUV, leading to a domino effect. The semi-truck jackknifed and spanned the width of the freeway.

While no injuries were reported, the crash necessitated the closure of five traffic lanes, leaving only one lane operational. Cleanup operations are underway, including the removal of spilled sand from the trailers. Full road reopening is expected by 11:30 a.m.

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Mo Addy

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