Photo from the scene on Highway 395 just south of Ritzville
PHOTO: Peter Schmidt Posted: Aug 14, 2015
by Cory Howard, Executive Producer Interactive, KHQ.com
ADAMS COUNTY, Wash. -
Update: 3:30 p.m.: Washington State Patrol reports both lanes of Highway 395 are open as of Saturday afternoon. The highway was closed for several hours Friday because a dust storm in the area was causing low visibility and multiple collisions.
Update: As of Saturday morning Washington State Patrol reports all units are clear of the scene of a dust storm on Highway 395. Northbound 395 from State Route 26 to I-90 will remain closed until further notice. Southbound Highway 395 is open to all traffic. The Department of Transportation is on scene providing traffic control. Detours are in place.
The Washington State Patrol is responding to multiple collisions on Highway 395 due to a dust storm causing low visibility about 11 miles south of Ritzville.
Trooper Jeff Sevigney says there haven't been any major injuries reported, however there is a brush fire burning near milepost 71 and they are working to evacuate motorists.
Highway 395 from I-90 to State Route 26 is closed.
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This is a developing story and we will update you as soon as we confirm any additional details.