News: Collision closes two lanes on SR-18 WB near Federal Way

KING COUNTY, WA — A vehicle accident Tuesday morning blocked two left lanes on State Route 18 near Federal Way, according to Washington State Department of Transportation.

On SR 18 westbound just east of Weyeehauser Way there is a collision blocking the 2 left lanes.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 23, 2021

The crash occurred on the westbound lanes of the highway just east of Weyerhaeuser Way. It was first reported by WSDOT at 9:10 a.m.

Footage captured at the scene shows two passenger cars at rest in the two left lanes. At least two semi-trucks can be seen stalled along the right hand shoulder with hazard lights flashing, but it is unclear whether they were involved.

Here’s a visual for this collision blocking the two left lanes on westbound SR 18 just east of Weyerhaeuser Way. pic.twitter.com/RrOYTODvY5

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 23, 2021

By 10:22 a.m., more than an hour later, the scene was reported cleared with all lanes reopened to traffic.

No further information has been released on the events leading up to the crash or any significant injuries.

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