Grain Truck Crash Closes Highway 27 Near Fairfield

A semi-truck carrying grain overturned on Highway 27 near Fairfield, Washington, leading to a complete road closure. According to the Washington State Patrol, the accident occurred at approximately 9:27 a.m. on Sunday at milepost 61.9. The crash resulted in grain and diesel spills across the roadway, prompting authorities to reroute northbound traffic onto Waverly Road and southbound traffic onto Carlton Avenue. Emergency services are present at the scene, and the Department of Ecology has been alerted due to the spill. Investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing, and it is unclear when the highway will reopen.