‘Major collision’ on NB I-5 in Everett causes big delays

Update 3:32 p.m.:

Northbound I-5 is now all clear just north of SR 526/Boeing Freeway Interchange in Everett.

Update: 2:12 p.m.:

The three left lanes are currently blocked on northbound I-5 after briefly alleviating some of the congestion by opening up a second lane.

Update 12:57 p.m.:

Only the two left lanes are currently blocked on northbound I-5 as crews continue to work to clear debris.

Original:

A crash on northbound Interstate 5 is causing major delays just north of the State Route 526 interchange in Everett. State officials are calling it a ‘major collision.’

The accident was first reported around 11:15 a.m. by the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Twitter account and includes a picture of a vehicle crashed into the median.

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The three left northbound lanes are currently blocked, and the crash extends into the southbound left shoulder across the divided highway.

UPDATE: Right on cue.

Now the three left lanes of northbound I-5 are blocked just north of the SR 526/Boeing Freeway interchange in #Everett. Visual distraction on the left shoulder southbound too.

Expect lengthy delays or use alternate routes! This will take a while. 🚨⚠️ pic.twitter.com/SI0jaGEoLN

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) February 15, 2023

WSDOT officials advise travelers to avoid the area due to “big delays” as they work to get the accident is cleared.

Emergency crews are responding.

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