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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being struck by a TRAX train near 400 South and the Library Square station on the Red Line. The incident occurred just after 7 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries, though it is still unclear whether they are life-threatening. The collision caused some disruptions to TRAX service, with delays reported…

ALTA, Utah — A dramatic avalanche on Tuesday evening caused significant disruption in Little Cottonwood Canyon, as three vehicles were caught in the slide near Snowbird Ski Resort’s Entry 4, located near the Bypass Road. The incident, which occurred around 6:30 p.m., forced officials to close the road and prompt immediate safety measures. According to the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, two of the vehicles were partially buried under the heavy snow, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The avalanche sent a wall of snow across the roadway, pushing the cars to the opposite side of the road, and leaving…