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Three people dead in two-vehicle crash in Lake County

Posted at 10:30 AM, Jun 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-24 12:30:35-04

NINE PIPES – Three people died in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on U.S. Highway 93 north of St. Ignatius.

Lake County Sheriff Don Bell told MTN News the crash was reported after 7 a.m. on U.S. Highway 93 North about one mile north of Nine Pipe Lodge.

Bell said two vehicles were involved in the accident. One car was from out-of-state while the second vehicle had Montana plates.

Sheriff Bell said three people were killed in the crash and identities and ages will be released later after families have been notified.

The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.

The Montana Department of Transportation reported northbound traffic is being diverted via Montana Highway 200 to Montana Highway 212 and then back onto U.S. Highway 93.

Meanwhile, southbound traffic is being diverted via Montana Highway 212 to Montana Highway 200 and then back onto U.S. Highway 93.

-Reported by Melissa Rafferty/MTN News