9 injured after vehicle crashes into COVID-19 testing site in Utah
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Matthew Jacobsen, KSL TV
SALT LAKE CITY (KSL TV) — A vehicle crashed into a tent at a COVID-19 testing site at the University of Utah on Thursday, authorities said.
The crash happened at approximately 9:45 a.m. in the parking lot of the Rice-Eccles Stadium.
#Breaking: 9 people injured- 4 transported to hospital, 5 treated and released on scene. Truck ploughs into a COVID testing center at the University of Utah football stadium parking lot. Initial investigation indicate driver had a possible medical emergency. @KSL5TV pic.twitter.com/GdSai2OWqm
— Garna Mejia KSL (@GarnaMejiaKSL) November 5, 2020
Officials said a man in a pickup truck possibly suffered a medical issue when his vehicle crashed into a mobile trailer at the testing site, according to KSL TV.
The driver had entered the testing site from the wrong direction, authorities said. He was instructed to turn around, and as he was making he turn his truck accelerated for an unknown reason.
Nine people were injured, including the driver. The man and three other individuals were transported to the hospital.
Their conditions are unknown.
The site is currently closed.
Additional information was not immediately available.
