2 taken to hospital after fiery head-on crash on Hwy 6

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were hospitalized after a fiery head-on crash on Highway 6 on Saturday morning, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

Firefighters have extinguished the fire and it’s reported that there are minor injuries from the initial crash. Still expect there to be traffic delays for the next hour. #pdxtraffic https://t.co/xchxYw1RUf
— Forest Grove Fire (@ForestGroveFire) March 11, 2023

The Forest Grove Fire Department said it responded to a vehicle crash and fire on Highway 6 near milepost 33. Photos shared by the fire department show two vehicles were involved. It said firefighters have put out the fire and there are patients with minor injuries.

A fiery crash closed Highway 6 at the Washington-Tillamook county line on Saturday morning.(Forest Grove Fire)

The sheriff’s office said the two cars crashed head-on. It said two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The crash closed Highway 6 on the Washington and Tillamook county line for several hours. FGFD worked to treat the patients and clear the cars involved.