Crime & Safety
Clear: 'Major' I-5 Crash Subsides After Causing 5-Mile Backup
The accident had cleared by 3:30 p.m., but backups lingered.
SEATTLE, WA - A "major" crash that happened near 3 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-5 has cleared, but traffic is still backed up to the Ship Canal Bridge as of 3:45 p.m.
At 3 p.m., the Seattle Department of Transportation reported a 3-mile backup as a result of the crash .
Although officials described the accident as major, Washington State Patrol said there are only minor injuries related to the crash.
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Update on NB I-5 Northgate collision. @SeattleFire on the way for minor injuries. Expect lengthy backup !
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) December 6, 2016
A major crash on northbound I-5 at Northgate Way is blocking the three right lanes. Two left lanes getting buy. Plan ahead! pic.twitter.com/425G3zX7Jy
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 6, 2016
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