Leaking, overturned semi forces closure of I-5 in Fife
Aug 18, 2016, 10:25 AM | Updated: 4:14 pm
I-5 was closed Thursday morning due to an overturned semi-truck. (KIRO 7)
(KIRO 7)
Interstate 5 was shut down near Fife after a semi tipped over and began leaking fuel Thursday morning.
The Fife Police Department reports I-5 was closed near Port of Tacoma Road until about 1 p.m. But the cleanup continued even as traffic started back up.
Tacoma/Fife: Both directions of I-5 are closed due to overturned semi tanker that is leaking. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/QP4kzEcJhG
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) August 18, 2016
Traffic was diverted at Exit 137 and 54th Avenue.
The Washington State Patrol reports the fire department is evacuating nearby buildings.
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