A woman driving the wrong way on Interstate 5 near Georgetown was killed after a crash with an ambulance.
Four northbound lanes reopened around 6:30 a.m. after a four-hour closure of all northbound lanes. One lane remains closed as traffic crews work to clear the scene.
I would AVOID NB I-5 in South Seattle until lanes re-open. Consider SR 99 instead @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/UKTyPCpSjP
— Rachel Calderon (@rachelkiro7) January 11, 2017
The woman was driving a Ford Expedition SUV when it and the ambulance collided near Michigan Street around 2 a.m.
Three people, including a patient, were in the ambulance during the crash, but they are OK.
Breaking: Troopers are about to reopen some lanes but not all after deadly I-5 crash at Michigan. Stay with @KIRO7Seattle live at 530am. pic.twitter.com/kBJQPLTNeN
— Patranya Bhoolsuwan (@PatranyaKIRO7) January 11, 2017
Update on I-5 deadly crash: Troopers say all lanes should reopen by 530am. We will keep you updated on @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/YM3C4AB4WS
— Patranya Bhoolsuwan (@PatranyaKIRO7) January 11, 2017
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