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US 2 fully blocked after 3-car crash kills 2

Feb 12, 2026, 6:46 PM

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US 2 is blocked due to a crash. (Image courtesy of WSDOT)

(Image courtesy of WSDOT)

US 2 is fully blocked between Index and Gold Bar, at milepost 33, due to a deadly crash.

Three cars crashed, killing two people, Washington State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding reported via X.

“The detour at the east end of the closure is at Index Galena Road, and the detour at the west end of the closure is at Reiter Road,” Harding stated.

She noted the closure will be extended, with no estimated time for reopening.

The Washington State Department of Transportation stated on X to expect delays.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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