GOLD BAR, Wash. — State Route 2 is blocked in both directions near Gold Bar and Index for a deadly crash involving three vehicles.
Washington State Patrol reported the crash around 5:30 p.m.
At least two people were killed, according to WSP. It’s unclear if that number is expected to rise.
WSP is investigating what led up to the crash.
According to a witness of the crash who spoke with KIRO 7, the alleged causing driver was going too fast for the traffic conditions before the crash.
Expect delays in the area.
The detour at the east end of the closure is at Index Galena Rd and the detour at the west end of the closure is at Reiter Rd.
There is no estimated time for reopening.
This is a developing story.
KIRO 7 will have updates as they become available.
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