Alaska
2 dead, 2 injured in Seward Hwy head-on collision
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A head-on collision involving two vehicles has left two dead, and two injured along the Seward Highway at mile point 82 near Portage, according to the Anchorage Police Dept. (APD).
At around 4:11 p.m. Anchorage Police Department, Whittier Police Department, Anchorage Fire Department, and Girdwood Fire Department responded to a collision with reported injuries.
Authorities investigated the scene and determined it was a head-on collision and the Whittier Police Department confirmed two were deceased.
The other two individuals involved sustained injuries but APD says it is unclear at this time if they are life-threatening.
APD reported at the time of publication that first responders remain on the scene and are managing the situation so travelers should expect delays.
The inbound and outbound lanes of the Seward Highway initially closed around 5:30 p.m. and there is no estimation as to when they will open back up.
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