News: EMS responds to collision on I-5 SB near west Kent

KING COUNTY, WA — A vehicle accident Thursday afternoon closed three lanes on Interstate 5 near Kent’s Midway neighborhood, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Medics responded to the scene on the southbound lanes just south of State Route 515. Dispatchers first received the call shortly before 12:50 p.m.

The circumstances behind the crash remain unclear at this time, but one right lane was initially blocked. By 1:07 p.m., the closure was expanded to three lanes as emergency vehicles arrived.

Motorists were warned of delays impacting the area.

Southbound I-5 just south of 516 there is a collision. This collision is blocking three lanes with EMS on scene. Expect delays in this area. https://t.co/DG8D24EFHN pic.twitter.com/EzPYVnNQc1

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 15, 2022

At this time, officials have not released further details regarding the parties involved or any potential injuries.

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