US-2 closed in both directions near Stevens Pass due to crash

Both directions of US-2 closed Tuesday morning following a crash 14 miles east of the Stevens Pass summit, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.U.S. Route 2 is completely shut down to traffic in both directions. According to a 10:42 a.m. update from WSDOT East, the closure is located at milepost 78. This is about 14 miles east of the Stevens Pass summit. Drivers are being warned that there is no detour available around the crash site, and state officials do not yet have an estimated time for when the highway will reopen.It is not yet clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash or what caused it. Officials have not released information regarding potential injuries or how long cleanup efforts are expected to take.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Multiple fatalities, injuries in chemical explosion at Longview, WA facilityMan dies after stabbing in Tacoma, WA; homicide investigation underwayResidents near Seattle’s Aurora Avenue frustrated by rising gun violenceWhat to know about the southern WA 'Country Meadows' wildfire prompting evacuationsChelan, WA 14-year-old arrested for shooting 17-year-oldAfter 6 years on the run, Renton police arrest man for 2020 homicideUW student concerned over 911 response to potential suspect sightingTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.