MONROE, Wash. — A multi-vehicle crash is blocking all lanes of US 2 west of Monroe early Tuesday morning.
At around 5 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) shared that westbound US 2 is closed at Fryelands Boulevard near milepost 13, while eastbound traffic is closed at Roosevelt Road near milepost 10.5.
Washington State Patrol Trooper confirmed to KIRO 7 that one vehicle rolled in the crash, and at least one person was entrapped. It was not immediately clear whether the person who was trapped was in the vehicle that rolled.
At least two people were taken to local hospitals. One was transported to EvergreenHealth Monroe and another to Providence. The extent of their injuries was not immediately available.
As of 6:20 a.m., first responders were still on the scene, with no estimated time for the highway to reopen. Drivers are being told to use alternate routes.
This is a developing story; expect updates throughout the morning.