HOOD CANAL, Wash. — A semi-truck crash on the west end of the Hood Canal Bridge caused major disruptions Tuesday, shutting down State Route 104 and prompting a hazardous response after the truck struck a power pole and another vehicle, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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The semi was hauling a dump truck at the time of the crash. Following the collision, the semi became disabled on the roadway with a broken axle and a fuel leak, making removal difficult and requiring an extended cleanup effort. The impact also downed powerlines, and officials said the semi-truck may have been energized, leading public utility crews to secure the scene.

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Traffic on SR 104 was fully closed for a period so tow operators could remove the dump truck that had been carried by the semi. Crews later opened the Hood Canal Bridge to one-way alternating traffic, but significant delays remained as responders continued working to remove the damaged semi and clear spilled fuel.

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The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

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According to WSDOT Tacoma, drivers were urged to avoid the area and expect delays throughout the afternoon.

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