SEATTLE — A collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle is blocking all but the HOV lane.
The collision occurred near South Spokane Street and is causing a nine-mile backup. Law enforcement is warning drivers to expect delays and urging them to take alternate routes if possible.
Due to the lane closures, the HOV lane is open to all drivers, according to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
The crash happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Medical Aid, Fire Assistance, Tow Assistance and Washington State Patrol responded to the scene, according to WSDOT.
WSDOT did not give an estimate for when the roadway would reopen.
Earlier in the day, a five-vehicle crash blocked multiple lanes of the southbound I-5 express lanes. For over an hour, traffic was only able to get by on the shoulder.
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