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Crashed Semi Closes I-90 In Both Directions At Vantage: State Patrol
The semi rolled over near the bridge over the Columbia River, spilling bales of hay across the highway.
VANTAGE, WA - I-90 is closed in both directions in Eastern Washington due to a rolled-over semi truck. Washington State Patrol warned drivers there is no ETA to reopen I-90, and to expect delays. The crash was reported around 1 p.m. Thursday.
State police were reporting that backups in the area were already "significant." Vantage is about 30 miles east of Ellensburg. In addition to the delays, Washington State Patrol is reporting that there are serious injuries as a result of the crash.
As of 1:30 p.m. Thursday, one lane was reopened in either direction, according to the Washington state Department of Transportation.
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Both directions of I-90 at the Vantage Bridge are closed due to a rolled over semi. Backups are significant. No ETA for opening. pic.twitter.com/XByqZvaW4T
— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) April 27, 2017
Image via Washington State Patrol
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