Carbon County, WY – Drivers along Interstate 80 faced major disruptions Thursday as multiple semi-trucks overturned amid high winds sweeping through southern Wyoming.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, several commercial vehicles were blown over near Elk Mountain, prompting partial highway closures and extended delays. Crews remain on scene clearing debris and assisting drivers.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has issued a travel advisory for light and high-profile vehicles between Rawlins and Laramie, citing wind gusts exceeding 65 mph. Officials say visibility and road conditions may rapidly worsen throughout the afternoon.
Motorists traveling westbound on I-80 are urged to seek alternate routes or delay travel until conditions improve. Patrol units are also warning of potential secondary crashes due to shifting cargo and debris on the roadway.
No serious injuries have been reported at this time, though authorities are reminding drivers that several similar rollovers occurred in the same corridor earlier this week.
Wind warnings remain in effect for Carbon, Albany, and Laramie Counties through Thursday evening.
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