Update, 2:11 p.m.: Highway 6 is now also closed, near milepost 36, about three miles west of Glenwood, due to winter conditions.
Original story below.
Highway 26 is closed due to a crash near milepost 40, between the Timber Junction and the Dennis L. Edwards Tunnel, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
The closure was reported Wednesday afternoon. The cause of the crash was not immediately available, but a Banks Post reader called and reported about two inches of snow in the area.
Tripcheck images of area roads and a photo of Timber Road on Wednesday afternoon, courtesy Dawn Stgermaine
Photos from the area on Wednesday afternoon, courtesy Jordan Miller
Numerous crashes have been reported on Highways 6, 26 and 47 throughout the day due to snowy and icy conditions across the area.
Real-time traffic updates and traffic camera views of state highways are available at tripcheck.com.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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