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Two die in crash near New Town

The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports two truck drivers were the victims of a crash on the Highway 23B bypass near New Town, Saturday at 12:54 a.m.

The Highway Patrol said a frac sand semi was going west and a crude oil semi was going east on the bypass on the north edge of New Town. Both trucks were fully loaded and negotiating a curve. The frac sand semi entered the eastbound lane and the trucks collided head-on. The crude oil semi jackknifed in the road and started on fire. The frac sand semi overturned and came to rest upright in the north ditch. Both vehicles burned completely.

Emergency responders involved included the N.D. Highway Patrol, Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office, Three Affiliated Tribes, New Town Police Department and Fire Department, and New Town ambulance.

The crash is under investigation. Names of the victims are being withheld pending identification, the Highway Patrol said.

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