Two people were left trapped and in need of extrication after a two-vehicle crash at SW Hillsboro Highway and Buckhalter Road, according to authorities. Firefighters rushed to the scene and began rescue operations, while officials had not yet released information on the patients' conditions.
The first word of the crash came from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, which posted on X that crews were responding to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection. TVF&R regularly uses its social feed to flag active incidents and warn drivers about possible road impacts.
RT @TVFR: Fire crews are responding to a two vehicle crash with @HillsboroFire on SW Hillsboro Highway and Buckhalter Road. Two patients… https://x.com/i/status/2017792459846390079
Scene and response
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue reshared the alert and added that two patients were trapped and required extrication, according to Hillsboro Fire & Rescue on X. The brief update did not include any further details about the victims' conditions or how long the rescue operation might take.
Where it happened and past crashes on the highway
This stretch of SW Hillsboro Highway has seen several serious collisions in recent months, including crashes that injured multiple people and brought down power lines. Previous incidents on the same highway have required heavy rescue tools and multi-agency responses, as reported by KPTV.
Road safety and next steps
Area emergency agencies and county officials typically investigate major crashes on the highway and later release information about road closures, causes and patient status once it is confirmed. We will update this story when authorities share additional details about this incident and the conditions of the people who were rescued.
