Major crash leaves corn spilled on I-84 roadway
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Traffic on Interstate 84 was impacted for much of Friday afternoon after officials closed the westbound lanes near Bridal Veil following a major crash involving two semi trucks, including one that spilled corn.
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According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved two commercial vehicles and one of the drivers had to be flown to a Portland hospital by a medical helicopter after being extricated from a semi.
One of the commercial trucks was carrying corn, which required extensive clean up.
Aerial view of a crash on I-84. August 16, 2024 (courtesy Ted Timmons). Aerial view of a crash on I-84. August 16, 2024 (courtesy Ted Timmons).
As of 4:30 p.m. Friday, officials say all westbound lanes of I-84 reopened between Cascade Locks and Multnomah Falls. However, one westbound lane is closed near the crash site west of Multnomah Falls from mileposts 29-28.
Travelers should expect delays into the early evening as the traffic backup clears.
The incident is still under investigation.
No other details were immediately available.
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