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3 car, semi crash blocks three lanes of NB I-5, WSP says
The Seattle Fire Department reports two hospitalizations and a 300-gallon diesel spill following a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck on the interstate.
- On Tuesday, a semi-truck crash in Mission Hills blocked lanes on Interstate 5 near Washington Street, forcing authorities to divert all traffic and creating significant regional delays.
- California Highway Patrol confirmed the big rig crossed the center divider near Old Town, prompting extensive cleanup; officials said lanes "remain closed as cleanup continues" into the evening.
- Hazmat crews responded to contain a significant diesel fuel spill from the semi-truck's damaged tank, dumping dirt on the roadway to mitigate the hazard for passing drivers.
- Separately, a multi-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck occurred Tuesday on Interstate 5 in Seattle near South Michigan Street, injuring two people and blocking three northbound lanes.
- Drivers should expect continued delays throughout the Interstate 5 corridor as cleanup operations persist, with authorities asking commuters to exercise caution in affected areas.
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