The Arizona Mirror investigates the 320-mile journey of uranium ore from the Pinyon Plain Mine to a mill in Utah. This first in a series highlights the hazardous conditions along Highway 89, often called 'Killer 89' due to frequent accidents. The community of Cameron, located in the Navajo Nation, faces unsettling risks as trucks will haul up to 10 loads of uranium daily through their area, raising profound safety concerns amidst typically treacherous roadway conditions, including narrow lanes and poor visibility.
Now, a mining company near the Grand Canyon has permission to haul as many as 10 truckloads a day of uranium ore along "Killer 89."
"Safety is definitely a concern," Yazzie said. "Particularly the safety of our people."
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