NEAR SNOQUALMIE, Wash. — A crash closed both directions of State Route 18 just west of Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Monday morning. All lanes have since reopened.
The highway, which was shut down at around 4:45 a.m. was closed between I-90 and the Issaquah Hobart Road, according to troopers. All lanes reopened shortly before 8 a.m.
A photo from the scene showed that a trailer carrying a boat lost some of its wheels. The boat remained on the trailer but was tipped to one side. One car had a smashed-in front end. It is not known how many cars were involved in the crash.
Eastside Fire & Rescue said one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
CLEARED: The collision on SR 18 just west of I-90 has cleared.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 21, 2023
Expect delays as traffic clears. https://t.co/8B3MPtkihs
UPDATE 1: All lanes of EB & WB SR 18 just west of I-90 are blocked due to a collision. State Patrol is on scene.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 21, 2023
Seek alternate routes. Expect delays in the area. https://t.co/iWwRVhsHE4 pic.twitter.com/GUuZYLBXQH
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