US 2 reopens after serious 2-car crash near Stevens Pass
STEVENS PASS, Wash. - Both directions of US-2 closed for several hours Tuesday following a crash 14 miles east of the Stevens Pass summit, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
US-2 crash near Stevens Pass
What we know:
U.S. Route 2 was completely shut down to traffic in both directions from about 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The crash happened at milepost 78, about four miles south of Coles Corner.
According to Washington State Patrol, the crash involved two cars and at least one person was seriously injured. Troopers described it as a "critical incident."
The highway reopened Tuesday afternoon and traffic is getting through. Drivers should expect some delays.
What we don't know:
It is not yet clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash or what caused it. Officials have not released information regarding potential injuries or any visuals from the scene.
The Source: Information in this story comes from social media posts by the Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol District 6 PIO.
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