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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency due to the closure of White River Bridge, damaged by a semi-truck crash, emphasizing its importance as a "critical lifeline" for Enumclaw and Buckley.

Repairs are estimated to exceed $2 million, and Ferguson is directing state agencies to expedite recovery efforts while seeking federal reimbursement for the costs.

KING COUNTY, Wash. - Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday declared an emergency over the closure of White River Bridge , which was severely damaged after a semi-truck crash last week.

On Aug. 18, a semi-truck crashed into the bridge, damaging several support beams and blocking traffic in both directions. State transportation officials have since shut down the bridge while they evaluated it for repai

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