UPDATE: December 17 at 6:10 p.m.
The closure on State Route 28 is anticipated to extend beyond the initial estimate.
Authorities now expect the road to remain closed for at least two more hours.
The Washington State Patrol had initially provided a shorter timeline but has since updated the expected duration of the closure.
Travelers in the area are advised to plan accordingly and seek alternative routes if necessary.
WENATCHEE, Wash. – A semi truck crash has fully blocked SR 28 east of Wenatchee, causing significant traffic delays.
Trooper Jeremy Weber from District 6 explained that the incident involved two semi trucks in a partially head-on collision.
One driver was transported to the hospital, while the other sustained minor injuries.
The crash resulted in a full load of pears being lost.
Traffic is backed up with an estimated clearance time of five hours.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE: December 17 at 3:40 p.m.
