MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Westbound I-84 closed near Multnomah Falls, Oregon, after whiteout winter weather conditions led to a pileup of more than 100 vehicles on Thursday.
(Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office)
At 11:37 a.m., the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) issued an alert warning drivers that westbound I-84 is closed three miles west of Multnomah Falls due to a crash. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area, use alternate routes and plan for long delays.
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), an SUV caught fire in the pileup, which deputies say involved more than 100 cars, trucks and semi-trucks.
There are reports of injuries, but deputies did not specify how many.
(Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office)
What they’re saying:
Responders are at the scene, with more on the way. Deputies have issued social media alerts saying dozens of vehicles are in the crash area, with several crash sites along westbound I-84 near milepost 28. Some drivers are reportedly stuck inside their vehicles.
(Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office)
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information for this article came from multiple social media posts by the Oregon State Department of Transportation and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
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