By Associated Press - Friday, May 16, 2014

LAMONT, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming State Patrol says at least two people are feared dead after two or more commercial vehicles collided on U.S. 287 between Casper and Rawlins, spilling hot oil and triggering a fire.

The crash occurred Friday at about 12:45 p.m. near Lamont.

No other details have been released.

Troopers say one of the vehicles spilled a large quantity of oil that covered the highway, making cleanup difficult.

Authorities say the the highway might remain closed for an extended time during the cleanup and investigation.

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