Traffic & Transit
Semi Crash Snarls Traffic On Interstate 5 Near Southcenter
State troopers expected an overturned trailer and spilled gravel would create major headaches for southbound drivers Tuesday afternoon.
TUKWILA, WA — A semi-truck headed southbound on Interstate 5 crashed and spilled its load Tuesday afternoon, creating some major delays for drivers in the Southcenter area. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash scene blocked the two left lanes of I-5, right at Interstate 405, just before 3:30 p.m.
WSP shared a photo of the scene showing a big load of gravel spilled across the freeway, and troopers said drivers should expect major delays while cleanup efforts continued. The truck's driver suffered only minor injuries.
Semi collision blocking 2 left lanes on SB I5 right at I405. Minor injury to the driver. Multiple lanes have gravel debris from semi when it rolled over. Tow trucks are on the way but this will cause major traffic delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/4YFbM4NjnR
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) September 21, 2021
WSP troopers worked with the Tukwila Fire Department to clear debris off the freeway and the I-405 ramp and urged commuters to use caution and slow down in the area.
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