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Multiple Fatalities: According to the Oregon State Police, many persons were killed after a vehicle crashed with a tree on Tuesday along United States Highway 26 near milepost 16. As of 4:30 in the afternoon, troopers had arrived at the area.
Multiple Fatalities Are Reported Following Automobile Accidents Involving Downed Trees on U.s. 26
Investigators are still attempting to ascertain whether or not the vehicle was crushed by the tree or whether or not the tree fell into the street before it was struck by the car. According to Kennedy, the results of the preliminary inquiry indicate that the incident occurred at the same time, and he added that the collision resulted in “many fatalities.”
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According to him, the road is currently blocked in both directions but should open again soon. On the highway that leads from Portland to the coast of Oregon, the milepost for Humbug Road may be found to the west.
Multiple people are dead after a car collided with a tree Tuesday on U.S. 26 near milepost 16, according to Oregon State Police.
Investigators are working to determine whether the tree fell before it was struck by the car or if the vehicle was crushed.https://t.co/ZTgrTHJWNo
— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) December 28, 2022
A separate collision on Tuesday caused the closure of U.S. Route 26 from the Mount Hood Highway all the way to Madras. There was a detour in place. Before setting out on their journey, motorists should check the current conditions on tripcheck.com.
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