Highway crashes cause injuries, delays as rush hour approaches

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Highway Patrol was dealing with a pair of crashes that were slowing traffic just before the evening commute.

A T-bone accident on state Route 201 near 5600 West had shut down all eastbound lanes, according to the Highway Patrol. One person was in serious condition, and a helicopter was called to the scene.

Another crash on I-80 near 7100 West was affecting all westbound lanes, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

The Deseret News will provide more information as it becomes available.

— Aaron Falk