News: Accident closes lane on I-5 SB near Industrial District

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle accident late Thursday morning blocked a right lane on Interstate 5 near Seattle’s Industrial District, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The wreck occurred on the southbound lanes of I-5, just north of Exit 162 to South Michigan Street. It was first reported by the Washington State Department of Transportation at 12:45 p.m.

Officials have not provided any details indicating a cause of the crash, but the scene was cleared to the right shoulder shortly after the initial report.

On I-5 southbound just north of Michigan St there is a collision blocking the right lane.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 3, 2023

Traffic footage captured at the scene shows suggests multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved.

UPDATE: The collision on SB I-5 just north of Michigan St has cleared to the shoulder. pic.twitter.com/raBb3m3z6Z

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) August 3, 2023

No major injuries have been confirmed as of this writing.

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