Disaster● Low2d ago · Nov 7, 2026, 6:37 PM
Fatal crash closes S.R.-172 in Salt Lake City after vehicle fire
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from headtopics · united states of america · North America
A driver was killed early Saturday after losing control of a vehicle traveling at a high speed and crashing into a steel traffic control pole in Salt Lake City, police said.
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