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Two dead in Parks Highway collision between commercial vehicle and minivan

Two people are dead after a fiery collision on the Parks Highway near Cantwell, Alaska State Troopers say.

The collision involved a commercial vehicle and a minivan and has blocked the highway.

Troopers received a report of a commercial vehicle on fire at Mile 210 of the highway just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to an online dispatch. More calls came in saying there was a collision.

Next of kin have not been notified, troopers said. Traffic is being routed off the highway for north and southbound traffic.

Zaz Hollander

Zaz Hollander is a veteran journalist based in the Mat-Su and is currently an ADN local news editor and reporter. She covers breaking news, the Mat-Su region, aviation and general assignments. Contact her at zhollander@adn.com.

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