Tumbleweeds trap cars, block Washington state highway

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Tumbleweeds trap cars, block Washington state highway

A Washington state highway was closed down after several cars were trapped in tumbleweeds, the Associated Press reports.https://youtu.be/mwQRyL3bRfY

A trooper said vehicles were trapped in a pile of tumbleweeds that stood up to 15 feet (4.57 meters) tall.

Five cars and one 18-wheel semi-truck where trapped in the tumbleweeds, but no injuries were reported.

The state’s Department of Transportation used snow plows to clear the scene.

Washington State Patrol announced on Twitter that drivers traveling State Route 240 should use alternate routes, local news reported.