4Spokane News
safety · Saturday, September 26

Dust Storm Shuts Roads Around Ritzville

Drivers face full closures on I-90 and SR 261 after several collisions were reported.

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Blowing dust has made travel dangerous around Ritzville, with visibility dropping to zero. I-90 is completely shut down in the area. SR 261 south of Ritzville is also blocked, and several crashes have been reported. Washington State Patrol confirmed the road closures.

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