Seattle, WA
Crash blocks I-5 lanes south of South Spokane Street in Seattle, backups over 3 miles
SEATTLE — Several lanes of Interstate 5 (I-5) just south of South Spokane Street in Seattle are blocked because of a collision, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The crash happened near milepost 161, and backups stretched more than 3 miles. Incident Response crews, the Washington State Patrol, firefighters, and tow crews were on scene, WSDOT said.
Firefighters reported a five-car collision blocking all lanes of I5 north, with one person rescued after being trapped, Seattle Fire Department officials said.
There was no estimate for when the lanes would reopen. Drivers were urged to expect delays.
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