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Seven Dead in Yellowstone-Area Collision as Investigation Continues

Authorities confirm seven fatalities and detail injuries, while delays in victim identification and conflicting nationality reports complicate the case.

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Overview

  • A collision between a pickup truck and a minibus occurred Thursday evening on Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park, close to Yellowstone National Park.
  • Seven people were killed, including six minibus passengers and the pickup driver, with three others seriously injured and airlifted to hospitals.
  • The crash caused the minibus to catch fire, complicating the identification of victims and notification of next of kin, which remain ongoing.
  • Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the nationalities of the victims, with differing accounts from the New York Times and Xinhua News Agency.
  • Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash on a heavily traveled road that serves as a key access route to Yellowstone National Park.