Hood River – White Salmon Interstate Bridge closed due to accident / Bridge collapse closed after accident | Free News

HOOD RIVER – On June 27, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a semi-truck collision occurred on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge, causing severe damage. Persons crossing the bridge at the time were struck and injured in the incident.

The bridge has now been opened to traffic.

For safety reasons and to allow engineers to thoroughly assess the damage, the bridge will be closed until further notice. “We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding as we make safety our highest priority and are working toward a solution,” said a press release from the Port of Hood River. “Please seek alternate routes and stay tuned for updates.”

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A few moments ago, a collision with a semi-overturned truck occurred on the bridge, causing several accidents. The bridge parts were damaged at that moment by the incident.

For safety reasons and to allow engineers to assess the damage based on this data, the bridge remained permanently closed until the next advisory. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize safety and work toward a resolution.

Please look for alternative routes and pay attention to updates.

Thanks for your cooperation.