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Northbound I-5 reopens at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after Monday morning crash

Aug 24, 2026, 8:53 AM | Updated: 9:47 am

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Screenshot of traffic cameras capturing the crash. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)

All northbound I-5 lanes are clear at Olive Way in downtown Seattle after a crash occurred Monday morning.

Four left lanes on northbound I-5 were blocked earlier this morning. By approximately 9:40 a.m., all lanes reopened.

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