Semitruck erupts into flames in collision on SB I-5 express lanes
Oct 18, 2020, 12:39 PM | Updated: 8:46 pm
A semi truck explosion on the I-5 express lanes. (Trooper Rick Johnson, Twitter)
(Trooper Rick Johnson, Twitter)
A collision involving a semitruck on southbound Interstate 5, just north of Stewart Street, forced the closure of the express lanes Sunday morning in Seattle.
The driver was able to escape but was taken to hospital with minor injuries, Seattle firefighters said.
Explosions were also heard as the fire continued to engulf the semi.
Crews were able to knock down the fire but continued to put out hot spots.
After a few hours, road crews cleared the scene, removing the charred truck.
It is not yet known what led to the crash and the fire, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Firefighters still working to put out hot spots from fully engulfed semi fire at SB I-5 express lanes. Driver transported to hospital with minor injuries. https://t.co/TlpcTKvAbw pic.twitter.com/jsaiQ7H5q4
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) October 18, 2020
