Head-on collision closes US 6 in both directions, delays traffic for hours

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — UDOT officials urged drivers to seek alternate routes after a crash on US-6 near Thistle closed the route in both directions on Sunday evening.

Roughly two hours after UDOT initially informed people about the crash, they posted an update on social media to say that westbound traffic was backed up for about five miles, with an estimated delay of one hour of traffic.

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Spencer Bishop with UHP told ABC4.com that the collision happened when a white pickup truck going westbound crossed over and struck an eastbound SUV head-on.

Bishop said the SUV driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition via helicopter. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

UHP officials said troopers are investigating impairment as a possible cause. Bishop said there were no fatalities as of 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Officials said eastbound traffic was delayed for one hour and 15 minutes, and was backed up for two miles.

Fire officials, medical officials and the Utah Highway Patrol were on the scene, according to UDOT. Officials did not immediately release information about the cars involved in the crash.

According to the UDOT website, the latest update said the incident was estimated to be cleared around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday. Bishop said he also expected the scene to be cleared before 10 p.m.

There is no further information at this time.

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