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Crash on I-5 south by I-90 cleared

Aug 5, 2025, 4:08 PM | Updated: 4:18 pm

I-5 crash...

A crash on I-5 south was blocking lanes. (Image courtesy of WSDOT)

(Image courtesy of WSDOT)

There was a collision blocking lanes on I-5 south, but it has been cleared, KIRO Newsradio confirmed.

The crash on I-5 — just south of I-90 — was blocking the two right lanes at milepost 165, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reported Tuesday around 4 p.m.

The Washington State Patrol and incident response teams were at the scene, WSDOT noted.

Drivers were advised to expect delays.

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