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BOISE, Idaho — The Ada County Coroner’s Office confirmed Monday morning that four people were killed in a fiery car crash that involved seven vehicles on Saturday.
Police are working to notify next of kin of "multiple fatalities" following the crash on Interstate 84 that involved multiple passenger and commercial vehicles, Idaho State Police said.
ISP initially reported that two people were hospitalized at Saint Alphonsus in Boise after the crash. Mountain Home Air Force Base on Monday issued a release that said the crash involved three airmen stationed at the base.
"The forensic identification process will be taking place over the next several days due to the conditions of the decedents," a press release from the coroner’s office stated. "Once forensic identification is made and proper next of kin notifications are complete, identification will be released."
The press release stated it may take several days to release the identification of all involved.
According to an ISP press release, the crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on eastbound I-84 at milepost 47, near the Cloverdale Road overpass. A semi truck and SUV slowed for construction traffic while eastbound on the interstate. A second commercial truck struck the SUV and semi truck from behind. Four other vehicles were also involved.
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