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Major pileup snarls traffic along Interstate 90 in Washington State

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Major pileup snarls traffic along Interstate 90 in Washington State
Hundreds of boxes of apples are strewn along Interstate 90 in Washington State after a 30-vehicle pileup on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 7. (Courtesy: Washington State Patrol)

KITTITAS, Wash. — Emergency officials in Washington State are warning that a section of eastbound Interstate 90 at milepost 115 near Kittitas will be closed for most of Wednesday, Dec. 7, after a 30-vehicle pileup earlier in the day.

At least three people, including a big rig driver, were hurt in the crash, officials said.

According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), 18 cars and 12 semi-trucks were involved in the pileup.

WSP officials said that freezing fog conditions contributed to the accidents.

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At least a dozen big rigs were involved in a 30-vehicle pileup on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 7, along Interstate 90 in Washington State. (Courtesy: Washington State Patrol)
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