Westbound I-84 near Multnomah Falls in Oregon is closed due to a massive pileup involving over 100 vehicles. The crash, attributed to whiteout winter weather conditions including freezing rain and snow, resulted in an SUV catching fire. While there are reports of injuries, officials have confirmed no deaths. ODOT is working to clear the area, but a reopening time is yet to be determined.
Westbound I-84 closed near Multnomah Falls , Oregon , after whiteout winter weather conditions led to a pileup of more than 100 vehicles on Thursday.At 11:37 a.m., the Oregon Department of Transportation issued an alert warning drivers that westbound I-84 is closed three miles west of Multnomah Falls due to a crash. That's about 25 miles east of Portland.Officials urged drivers to avoid the area, use alternate routes and plan for long delays.
Freezing rain and snow contributed to the pileup in Multnomah County, where officials extended a state of emergency through at least Friday and said eight emergency shelters would be open. Officials said 489 people went to the shelters Wednesday night. Wind chill readings could dip to 10 degrees in Portland, the weather service said.Northwestern Oregon, including Portland, could see up to 3 inches of snow with winds gusting as high as 45 mph, according to the weather service.
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