Collision snarls traffic in both directions of I-5 in Lakewood

A collision involving a truck that was left straddling a jersey barrier on I-5, blocked traffic in both directions at the end of Wednesday morning’s commute.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Guy Gill said via Twitter the truck slid down the guardrail about 40 yards before striking a light pole.

Two left lanes were blocked on southbound I-5 and three left lanes were blocked on northbound I-5.

KIRO Radio traffic reporter Kimi Kline advised commuters to avoid the area if possible.

No major injuries were reported.

The cause of the collision was not immediately available.