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Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked

Oct 15, 2026, 10:38 AM

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A photo of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

(Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation)

A Thursday morning rollover crash involving three vehicles is blocking one right lane of northbound I-5 north of Mercer Street.

The collision occurred at roughly 9 a.m. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to assist with occupants who were trapped after the collision.

Before SFD arrived on scene, the occupants of the vehicle that overturned onto its roof safely got out on their own.

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson confirmed one person was injured with head pain.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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Car rolls onto roof in 3-vehicle crash on northbound I-5 near Mercer Street; 1 lane blocked