MURRAY, Utah — A multi-vehicle crash in Murray on Tuesday afternoon resulted in several people being injured and caused significant damage to multiple vehicles. The incident occurred in the area of 700 West and Winchester Street (6400 South), prompting a swift response from local authorities.
According to reports from the scene, the crash involved four vehicles, with one of them being a black truck that appeared to be traveling at high speed. Eyewitnesses described how the truck struck several cars before coming to a halt atop a crushed fence. Photos shared with KUTV show one of the affected vehicles that appeared to have been struck head-on by the truck.
Murray Police confirmed that multiple individuals were transported to nearby hospitals following the crash, although the nature of their injuries and their current conditions remain unclear. Authorities have yet to release specific details about whether drowsy, impaired, or distracted driving played a role in the incident. It is also unknown whether any of the drivers suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash.
The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and the intersection at 700 West and Winchester Street was closed for several hours while authorities processed the scene.
As police work to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash, they have urged anyone with information to come forward. Meanwhile, local residents are left shaken by the destructive crash, which has raised concerns about safety at this particular intersection.
This incident marks another reminder of the potential dangers of high-speed driving and the importance of maintaining caution while on the road. As investigations continue, authorities will likely provide more details in the coming days.