11 injured in SR 24 work bus crash in Grant County, WA
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - At least 11 people were injured after a collision between a work bus and a semi-truck Thursday morning.
11 injured in SR 24 work bus crash near Othello
What we know:
The Washington State Patrol District 6 public information officer made the first announcement on social media just after 7 a.m., calling it a "critical incident."
Troopers say it happened on State Route 24 near milepost 53. This stretch of highway is fairly remote, sitting in eastern Grant County about 20 miles west of Othello.
The roadway is fully blocked, with no estimated time for reopening.
What you can do:
Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area.
What we don't know:
Further information is limited at this time. Troopers said more updates will follow.
The Source: Information in this story comes from a social media post by the Washington State Patrol District 6 PIO.
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