Traffic & Transit
Major Crash Blocks Interstate 5 In Thurston County
A crash involving multiple semi-trucks broke a concrete barrier and spilled lumber across several lanes near Maytown.
THURSTON COUNTY, WA — Both directions of Interstate 5 were blocked Monday afternoon after four semi-trucks crashed in Thurston County, 12 miles south of Olympia. Washington State Patrol said one of the semis, heading northbound, jackknifed into a center barrier just after 1 p.m. Another northbound semi hit the first one, pushing it through the barrier, where it was hit by a third truck heading south. A fourth truck veered off the road attempting to avoid the crash.
Troopers said no other vehicles were hit and there were no serious injuries to anyone involved. Traffic in both directions was blocked for almost 10 hours. WSDOT said all available crews responded to the scene, working to tow the trucks, clear the debris and repair the center divider. All lanes reopened just after 11 p.m.
#Maytown pic.twitter.com/fnLxhGTclR
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) October 21, 2019
Tow trucks and @wsdot_tacoma crews are dealing with a lot of debris and extensive damage to the barrier and the semis involved. Thanks for your patience as everyone works quickly and safely to get the roadway back open. pic.twitter.com/n1JTfEci3w
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) October 22, 2019
This is a very large scene. Thank you for your patience. No confirmation on injuries or the total number of vehicles. We have several semis, including one jackknifed across the north and southbound lanes. This is going to be a long one. I will continue to update this thread.
— Trooper Johnna Batiste (@wspd1pio) October 21, 2019
The barrier east-west. It should be north-south. We must replace and remove the lumber before we can reopen all lanes. Please expect long delays if you must travel between Tumwater and Centralia. #Maytown pic.twitter.com/BFumZRdLhE
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) October 21, 2019
Expect long delays on I-5 near Maytown in South Thurston Co. It will take awhile to clear the roadway northbound. pic.twitter.com/FJSKtdgCjn
— Tom Tedford (@TedfordKING5) October 21, 2019
I-5 North and South closed north of Maytown near MP 96 due to a major accident. Traffic being detoured on SR 121 at 93rd and Maytown Road. WSP and WSDOT are at the scene. Avoid area if possible. pic.twitter.com/nG18jVSPw2
— Thurston Co. Sheriff (@ThurstonSheriff) October 21, 2019
Here's a way to get around the crash (marked with the green dot). Use SR 121/Maytown and 93rd Avenue for both directions. pic.twitter.com/rXqyBp1jBq
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) October 21, 2019
Heads up on this major traffic event on I-5 near Maytown. Please drive safe and watch for emergency vehicles. https://t.co/XXBAef9oOK
— Thurston County (@ThurstonCounty) October 21, 2019
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