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Jackknifed semi snarls traffic on SB I-405 in Renton

Nov 21, 2017, 3:11 PM | Updated: 5:16 pm

A jackknifed semi truck blocked traffic on southbound I-405 through Renton Tuesday afternoon.

The incident resulted in a 9 mile backup on the freeway. Only the HOV lane was initially open for traffic to pass by. All lanes were opened by 5:10 p.m.

Northbound traffic on I-405 also slowed down around the southbound site.

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