Drivers of Semis Dead after Head-On Crash Near New Town

Authorities say one semi was loaded with frack sand and the other with crude oil and both were completely burned

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, ND — The drivers of two semis have died in a crash in northwestern North Dakota.

The state Highway Patrol said the fully-loaded semis collided head-on in Mountrail County early Saturday and caught fire.

The collision happened on the Highway 23 bypass near New Town.

Authorities say one semi was loaded with frack sand and the other with crude oil and both were completely burned.

The victims have not been identified.