Traffic & Transit
Messy I-5 Crash In Seattle Blocking Multiple Lanes
A semitrailer rolled over around 9 a.m., blocking south and northbound lanes near downtown Seattle.
SEATTLE, WA - A messy crash was blocking multiple lanes of I-5 south of downtown Seattle around 9 a.m. Saturday morning. The crash happened near Columbian Way, according to WSDOT.
The crash involved at least one semitrailer that rolled over the median between the north and southbound lanes, partially coming to rest in the left southbound lanes. There was also a fuel leak as a result of the crash.
All but one of the southbound lanes was blocked as of 9:15 a.m., according to WSDOT.
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According to Seattle fire, there were no serious injuries related to the crash. The semi driver was able to get out of his truck safely.
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