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Crash shuts both directions of US 2 near Monroe; two taken to hospitals
A multi-vehicle crash closed US 2 near Monroe early Tuesday, with a vehicle rollover and at least one person trapped. At least two people were taken to hospitals; their injuries were not immediately known.
A multi-vehicle crash closed both directions of US 2 west of Monroe early Tuesday, Oct. 27, after a vehicle rolled and at least one person was trapped, authorities said.
The Washington State Department of Transportation reported the closures at about 5 a.m. Westbound traffic was blocked at Fryelands Boulevard near milepost 13, while eastbound traffic was stopped at Roosevelt Road near milepost 10.5.
A Washington State Patrol trooper confirmed the rollover and entrapment. It was not clear whether the trapped person was in the vehicle that rolled.
At least two people were taken to hospitals: one to EvergreenHealth Monroe and another to Providence. Their injuries were not immediately known.
First responders remained at the scene as of 6:20 a.m., and no reopening time had been announced. Drivers were advised to take alternate routes.