 In a tragic accident on US Highway 20 in Idaho Falls, six people lost their lives in a two-car collision involving a large passenger van on Saturday. The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m. when an eastbound pickup truck crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound passenger van, according to the Idaho State Police.
The driver of the van and five of its passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The crash left ten other individuals injured, including nine passengers from the van and the driver of the pickup truck. All the injured were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the victims, such as their identities or the purpose of their journey. The Idaho State Police is leading the investigation into the accident and has not provided further information at this time. The Associated Press attempted to reach out for more details, but the police did not respond to messages or emails on Saturday.
This incident underscores the dangers of head-on collisions, which often result in severe consequences. The community awaits more information as the investigation continues to understand the circumstances that led to this devastating accident.
