SPANGLE, Wash.– A state highway in the town of Spangle, Washington, was shut down on Wednesday morning due to multi-car crashes caused by a dust storm.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), U.S. 195 was closed in both directions between Cheney-Spokane Road and Watt Road in Spangle because of the crashes.
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The department said high winds were picking up dust, leading to several crashes.
A Dust Storm Warning was in effect for Spokane County, Washington, through 10:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday.
The FOX Forecast Center said winds up to 50 mph were possible, with less than a quarter-mile visibility through the warning.
WSDOT advised drivers to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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