KING COUNTY, Wash. — Both directions of Highway 18 have reopened after a major crash at the Tiger Mountain Summit.
Eastbound State Route 18 was blocked at Issaquah-Hobart Road and westbound SR 18 was blocked at Interstate 90. The eastbound I-90 off-ramp to SR 18 was also closed.
At 3 p.m., Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson announced the roadway reopened.
Update on SR 18 collision roadway is open
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 13, 2023
Eastside Fire & Rescue first tweeted about the closure at 7:46 a.m. Thursday. The Washington State Department of Transportation said three semi-trucks and two passenger vehicles were involved in the crash, which happened in a narrow area of the highway.
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Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Because a load of lumber is scattered across the road, the closure was expected to last for hours. About 300 gallons of diesel spilled as well.
“People traveling in the area also should expect lane reductions on westbound I-90 between Preston and Issaquah for a construction project,” WSDOT said in a news release.
Travelers were asked to avoid the area or expect long delays.
Here is some of the work being done to clear the scene. pic.twitter.com/CGPCvemYmb
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 13, 2023
🚨BOTH DIRECTIONS OF SR 18 BLOCKED @ TIGER MNT SUMMIT
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 13, 2023
Both directions of SR 18 are blocked in both directions
EB SR 18 is blocked at Issaquah Hobart Rd and WB is blocked at I-90. Emergency crews are enroute to assist.
Expect long delays or if possible, avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/Zr1AvDFTGC
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