Overturned military vehicle snarls traffic on I-5 in Federal Way
A large military vehicle overturned on Wednesday, at one point blocking all general purpose lanes on I-5 in Federal Way.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the crash happened around 11:30 a.m on northbound I-5 just south of 272nd St.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Rick Johnson said there were no serious injuries.
As of 2:55 p.m., there was a 7.5-mile backup on northbound I-5 in Federal Way. Officials asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.
UPDATE #5: Collision NB I-5 south of 272nd St in #FederalWay blocking 3 lanes
The tows are at scene and the vehicles have been turned upright, but crews are still at the scene working.
Traffic backups are about 7.5 miles.
This will take a while to clear. Use ALTERNATE routes. https://t.co/uvhN1aMAT8 pic.twitter.com/GVfIk6yI9k— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 10, 2024
WSP, firefighters, South King Fire and the Incident Response Team (IRT) all responded to the scene.
This will continue to have a lasting impact on traffic Wednesday afternoon and evening heading north on I-5 through south King County.
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