An accident that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Airport Road in Carbon County resulted in fatalities. The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reported that emergency crews were called to the accident involving a single vehicle and four passengers.

“It was reported that the vehicle caught fire,” the CCSO said. “Two of the vehicle’s occupants were transported to the hospital.”

A police officer was also hospitalized during the rescue effort. The other two occupants of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries and did not survive the accident. The CCSO stated that the accident is currently under investigation.

The investigation is a joint effort between the Utah Highway Patrol and the CCSO.