First responders on the scene of a collision along U.S. Route 2 on Saturday, August 5, 2023 east of Baring, Washington. (Photo provided by Washington State Trooper Kelsey Harding)

First responders on the scene of a collision along U.S. Route 2 on Saturday, August 5, 2023 east of Baring, Washington. (Photo provided by Washington State Trooper Kelsey Harding)

Serious injuries in car crash along U.S 2 east of Baring

U.S. 2 is blocked between Grotto and Skykomish with no estimated time for reopening.

BARING — At least one person suffered serious injuries in a car crash east of Baring on Saturday afternoon.

U.S. Route 2 is blocked off at mile post 47 as state troopers investigate.

U.S. Route 2 is fully blocked between Grotto and Skykomish, Washington on Saturday, August 5, 2023. There is no estimated time for when the roadway will reopen. (Photo provided by Washington State Department of Transportation)

U.S. Route 2 is fully blocked between Grotto and Skykomish, Washington on Saturday, August 5, 2023. There is no estimated time for when the roadway will reopen. (Photo provided by Washington State Department of Transportation)

Few details were immediately available, including how many cars were involved. At least one car had multiple occupants, according to the Washington State Patrol.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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U.S. Route 2 is fully blocked between Grotto and Skykomish, Washington on Saturday, August 5, 2023. There is no estimated time for when the roadway will reopen. (Photo provided by Washington State Department of Transportation)

U.S. Route 2 is fully blocked between Grotto and Skykomish, Washington on Saturday, August 5, 2023. There is no estimated time for when the roadway will reopen. (Photo provided by Washington State Department of Transportation)

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