Truck carrying 10 teens crashes near Hubbart Dam

A pickup truck carrying 10 teens crashed Saturday night on Hubbart Dam Road, according to the Marion Fire Department.

Fire Chief Katie Mast said seven of the passengers, including three with “fairly serious” injuries, were taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Three other youths were taken to North Valley Hospital.

The crash happened about five miles up Hubbart Dam Road. Mast said the teens were on their way to a camping spot. Other vehicles were on the scene, but weren’t involved in the accident.

The pickup had “a lot of damage,” according to Mast. It was towed from the scene.

Marion, Smith Valley and West Valley fire departments assisted at the scene. Ambulances from the Kalispell Fire Department helped transport patients.

Reporter Matt Hudson may be reached at 758-4459 or by email at mhudson@dailyinterlake.com.