Portland, OR – Five-Vehicle Rear-End Crash on Highway 217 near Greenburg Rd Ends in Injuries
Portland, OR (June 8, 2022) – A multivehicle accident that took place on Monday afternoon in the Portland area ended in injuries. At around 3 p.m., on June 6, emergency crews were dispatched to a crash that occurred on Highway 217.
Reports from the Tigard Police indicate that a rear-end collision occurred on Highway 217 in the area of Greenburg Road. As a result of the initial collision, a total of five vehicles became involved in a crash that caused significant delays in traffic.
Emergency crews remained on-site for more than an hour as they worked to clear the scene and restore the flow of traffic.
EMS rendered aid to victims on-site before transporting those in need of further care to area hospitals.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
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