Over 100 vehicles involved in I-84 crash amid ‘whiteout’ conditions

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – More than 100 cars, trucks and semi-trucks were involved in a crash on Interstate 84 early Thursday afternoon, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials with the Oregon Department of Transportation reported that I-84 westbound is closed from Hood River at Milepost 64 to four miles west of Multnomah Falls at Milepost 27.

“Road conditions on I-84 in the affected areas are considered slick, but passable,” ODOT said. “This series of crashes was caused by a combination of high winds blowing snow and drivers traveling too fast for the winter weather conditions in the area.”

Vehicles spread across multiple crash scenes have blocked the westbound lanes three miles west between mileposts 28/29. During one of the crashes, an SUV caught fire though everyone was able to get out.

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“Responders are going car by car,” deputies said. “There are reports of injuries; no number at this time. Whiteout conditions.”

The pileup was first reported just before 11 a.m.

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