News: Troopers respond to brake failure crash in military convoy near Snoqualmie Pass

SEATTLE, WA – Troopers with the Washington State Highway Patrol responded to a rollover crash involving two military convoy vehicles on Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass on Thursday afternoon.

According to the official WSP Twitter account, the collision occurred in the westbound lanes of I-90 near mile marker 47 around 2:28 p.m.

The tweet stated an overturned truck was blocking the far right lane of the roadway.

#TrafficAlert. There is a one semi collision WB 90 at MP47. Semi is on its side in Lane 1. #UseCaution. Unknown if injuries at this time. @wastatepatrol troopers on their way.

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 10, 2021

Once troopers arrived, an update with more details and pictures of the scene was shared. The crash occurred between two military vehicles and was caused by brake failure.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Here are some pics from the collision WB 90 at MP 47. No injuries. #Closure for I-90 WB at Easton for recovery of the two convoy vehicles. Length of closure approximately 2 hours. Plan accordingly. Trying to get this cleared as quick as possible. Cause is brake failure. pic.twitter.com/qp6XD0yT78

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 11, 2021

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