Two injured in multiple-car crash on Highway 18

Two people were injured in a multiple-car crash on westbound Highway 18 early Saturday morning.

For the Reporter

Two people were injured in a multiple-car crash on westbound Highway 18 early Saturday morning.

At 1:04 a.m. firefighters from Valley Regional Fire Authority and King County Medic One responded to a report of a crash on Highway 18. Firefighters found a truck flipped on its roof with one man trapped inside and another vehicle with major damage approximately 200 yards farther down the highway, also with one occupant.

Firefighters were able to use extrication tools to remove the trapped occupant.

Both patients were treated at the scene and transported by private ambulance to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center.

State Patrol is investigating.