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Fatal rollover crash near Cove Fort sends two to the hospital

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COVE FORT, Utah — A fatal crash is causing some massive delays for drivers on I-15 in Millard County on Thursday morning. Officials say a single vehicle rollover near Cove Fort has blocked all the northbound lanes of the interstate.

The crash was first reported at around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, a Chevy Suburban was driving northbound on I-15 when it went off to the right and over-corrected back to the left.

The vehicle spun into the median, where it rolled, and two passengers were ejected. Police say one passenger was declared dead at the scene, and the other passenger had serious injuries.

The driver wasn't ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries.

Officials have not revealed the identity of the victims.

Traffic is being diverted over the I-70. Drivers are asked to avoid the area as a precaution.