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3 car, semi crash blocks three lanes of NB I-5, WSP says
Troopers said the semi’s fuel tank was punctured, spilling about 300 gallons of diesel and leaving three northbound lanes closed.
- On Tuesday, a semi-truck crash on I-5 in Mission Hills forced the closure of several freeway lanes in both directions, diverting all traffic to Sassafras Street.
- California Highway Patrol officials reported the big rig went over the center divider around 10 a.m., damaging the fuel tank and causing diesel to leak onto the highway.
- Simultaneously, a separate collision involving a semi-truck and three cars on northbound I-5 in Seattle blocked three lanes near Michigan Street, compounding regional traffic disruptions.
- Seattle Fire Department personnel transported two individuals to a hospital in stable condition, while crews actively worked to mitigate the diesel fuel spill at both scenes.
- The Mission Hills incident blocked freeway lanes until nearly 6 p.m., while drivers across I-5 should expect significant delays as cleanup operations continue throughout the evening commute.
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