Update: Interstate 15 southbound reopens in south Willard after multiple crashes

Multiple crashes closed down southbound I-15 south of Willard on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Photo: Utah Highway Patrol

SOUTH WILLARD, Utah, Feb. 5, 2019 (Gephardt Daily) — Interstate 15 southbound has reopened in the area of south Willard Tuesday afternoon after crews dealt with several semi-involved crashes.

“We’ve had to shut down I-15 at the Weber and Box Elder County line at mile marker 351,” the Utah Highway Patrol said in a tweet at 12:45 p.m.

“NB I-15 is open at MM 351 on the Weber/Box Elder Co border,” a follow-up tweet said. “However, SB remains closed while crews wait for five heavy wreckers to remove six semis all involved in crashes. About 10 passenger cars/trucks involved, too.

“No serious injuries reported, but a lot of property damage.”

The freeway was reopened by 3:30 p.m.

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