PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A vehicle crash early Friday blocked three left lanes on Interstate 5 near Tacoma’s South End neighborhood, according to Washington State Department of Transportation.
The accident occurred on the southbound lanes at milepost 129.6, near South 72nd Street and South 74th Street. It was first reported by WSDOT shortly after 1:00 a.m.
Collision on I-5 SB at MP 129.6 near S 72nd St/S 74th St beginning at 12:57 am on Jan. 14, 2022 until further notice. The three left lanes are blocked.
— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) January 14, 2022
The scene was reported cleared nearly three hours later at 3:56 a.m., suggesting a serious collision and emergency response.
Authorities have not disclosed further information regarding the parties involved or whether anyone was seriously injured.
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