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All lanes reopened on NB I-5 near Mercer Street after collision

Oct 30, 2014, 1:01 PM | Updated: 6:15 pm

Two left lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 just south of Mercer Street for a collision. (WSDOT ph...

Two left lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 just south of Mercer Street for a collision. (WSDOT photo)

(WSDOT photo)

UPDATE: All lanes reopened on NB I-5 just south of Mercer Street after collision

Original story:

Two left lanes are blocked on northbound I-5 just south of Mercer Street for a collision.

KIRO Radio reporter Kimi Kline said the backup is relatively short – stretching under the convention center – but that is expected to grow.

The Washington State Department of Transportation said Medical Aid, Fire Assistance, the Incident Response Team, and the State Patrol have arrived on the scene.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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All lanes reopened on NB I-5 near Mercer Street after collision