This horse trailer was damaged during a head-on crash in Spanish Fork Canyon Saturday evening that resulted in two deaths. The status of the horses was not immediately known. The crash closed U.S. 6 for nearly two hours.
This horse trailer was damaged during a head-on crash in Spanish Fork Canyon Saturday evening that resulted in two deaths. The status of the horses was not immediately known. The crash closed U.S. 6 for nearly two hours. Sheryl Worsley, KSL Radio
Marjorie Cortez
By Marjorie Cortez

THISTLE, Utah County — Two people were killed in a head-on crash in Spanish Fork Canyon Saturday evening, delaying traffic on U.S. 6 for about two hours, according to public safety and transportation officials.

According to the Utah Highway Patrol, one of the vehicles was a truck pulling a horse trailer that rolled into an embankment. Other passengers reportedly were injured but details were not immediately available.

The condition of the horses was not immediately known, although an animal specialist was summonded to assist officers and other first responders.

— Marjorie Cortez

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