A serious collision near Elmira has shut down all lanes of Highway 95 in Bonner County, leaving at least two people seriously injured and one person in critical condition.
The Northside Fire District responded to the scene as emergency crews worked to clear the roadway. Authorities have not yet determined the total number of victims involved in the crash.
Drivers in the area have been advised to avoid Highway 95 near Elmira until the roadway is reopened. No timeline for clearance has been provided.
Highway 95 serves as a critical north-south corridor through Bonner County, connecting Sandpoint and communities throughout North Idaho to the broader region. Closures of this route create significant disruption for commuters and commercial traffic.
A fatal head-on collision on Highway 200 near Hope claimed the life of a 75-year-old Clark Fork woman in an earlier incident, underscoring ongoing safety concerns on major roadways in the region.
Additional details on the cause of the crash and the identities of those injured were not immediately available.