UPDATE: 12:55 p.m. - June 7, 2023
KALISPELL - We are learning additional information about a fatal accident near Coram that closed U.S. Highway 2 for several hours on June 5, 2023.
The Montana Highway Patrol reports that two people died and four were injured in a seven-vehicle crash that happened near the intersection with Old U.S. Highway 2. (read the full update)
UPDATE: 10:28 a.m. - June 6, 2023
KALISPELL - An investigation is underway into a multi-vehicle crash that closed a section of U.S. Highway 2 in Coram on Monday.
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino confirmed with MTN News that the incident was a fatal accident.
No further information has been released at this time.
This article will be updated if we receive additional information.
ORIGINAL REPORT: June 5, 2023
An accident is causing delays on U.S. Highway 2 in the Flathead.
The multi-vehicle crash is blocking both lanes of traffic near the intersection with Old Highway 2 in Coram.
Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino is advising people to take an alternate route since both lanes of traffic are blocked.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at 4 p.m.
We will have additional information as it becomes available.
