WEST RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) - A Washington state highway was closed closed in both directions Tuesday night after several cars became trapped in tumbleweeds.
YakTriNews reported that the Washington State Patrol announced via Twitter at about 6:30 p.m. that drivers on State Route 240 northwest of West Richland should should use alternate routes.
Trooper Sarah Clasen tells KAPP-KVEW that at least 10 vehicles were trapped in a pile of tumbleweeds that stood up to 15 feet (4.57 meters) tall.
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The state Department of Transportation used snow plows to clear the scene.
Trooper Chris Thorson said it took about 10 hours to clear the road. It opened again around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Thorson said Wednesday that troopers found one abandoned car that was trapped in the tumbleweeds at daylight but no one was inside.
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