Vehicle fire closes portion of US 6 near Helper

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SALT LAKE CITY – A vehicle fire on Highway 6 closed a portion of the highway Sunday morning. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, a vehicle fire on southbound lanes of the highway at milemarker 235 south of Helper has closed a portion of the highway.

⚠️UPDATE ROAD CLOSED: US-6 is closed in both directions in Helper. NB is closed at MP 236 (Spring Glen Rd) and SB at MP 232 (Main St). Drivers should use caution and follow posted detours. There is no estimate for clearance at this time. pic.twitter.com/LK9Ok45JEW — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) September 21, 2025

Sgt. Alexander with the Utah Highway Patrol said a semitruck turned in front of another, and they collided. One semitruck was then reportedly engulfed in flames, and the other blocked the road. Alexander said there were minor injuries. There was no estimated time frame for lanes to reopen at the time of publication. Officials said possible road repairs would be needed.

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