One person is dead and both directions of Interstate 90 are closed east of Cle Elum after a fiery crash between a tanker truck and a vehicle.
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The crash closed a portion of I-90 between Cle Elum and Ellensburg.
A auto and the semi truck crashed in the westbound lanes of I-90 about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, near SR 970, about one mile east of Cle Elem.
Washington Department of Transportation officials reopened eastbound I-90 around 2:20 p.m.
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office said the truck is carrying tanks of anhydrous ammonia.
Both east and westbound lanes are closed in the area due to 4 Anhydrous Ammonia tanks falling off the semi-truck.
The collision was in the westbound lane, and involved a tanker truck and at least one other vehicle, Trooper Brian Moore tweeted. Residents one mile downwind from the crash were told to close their windows and turn off their heating and air conditioning.
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Traffic is stopped westbound at Ellensburg and eastbound at exit 84 near Cle Elum. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes as the roadway will be closed for several hours. Drivers should consider taking USA 2 over Stevens Pass or U.S. 12 over White Pass.
