Trail County, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — We have breaking news out of Trail County this Wednesday morning. Multiple reports are coming in about what appears to be a very serious crash just north of Hatton on Highway 18.
According to eyewitness accounts, three separate drivers who passed the scene described the wreck in grim terms, with one saying flat out: “It looked bad.” Emergency crews are believed to be responding, and the North Dakota Highway Patrol is expected to release an official crash report soon.
As of now, there’s no word on how many vehicles were involved or the extent of any injuries. The road conditions in the area remain unknown, but drivers are advised to avoid the stretch of Highway 18 near Hatton for the time being.
Check back soon for updates on this developing situation.
Did you know?
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Trail County, ND, is home to numerous rural roadways prone to limited visibility and wildlife crossings.
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Highway 18 is a common route for heavy truck and farm equipment traffic.
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Morning crashes are often linked to driver fatigue or low light conditions.
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This same stretch of Highway 18 has seen previous fatal crashes, according to state records.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.