Airway Heights, WA (January 8, 2025) – A major collision involving a car and a semi-truck has shut down both directions of Highway 2 near Wood Road early Wednesday morning, according to the Spokane Regional Transportation Management Center (SRTMC).
The crash occurred shortly after 7:15 a.m. when a car traveling southbound on Espanola Road failed to stop at the intersection and collided with a semi-truck on Highway 2, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).
Rescue operations are underway as two individuals remain trapped inside the car beneath the semi-truck. Emergency crews are working with a large tow truck to remove the vehicle. The extent of injuries has been described as serious, and the highway remains closed as WSP investigates the crash.
Drivers in the area are advised to use alternate routes and expect significant delays.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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