The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says a multi-vehicle crash blocked multiple lanes on the southbound Interstate 5 in Kent.
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have begun to open lanes, but backup still exceeds 3 miles.
UPDATE: Two lanes have now reopened following the collision on SB I-5 near 272nd Street in Kent. Two other lanes remained blocked. Backups are currently exceeding three miles. https://t.co/3xDMH7n6AH
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) March 3, 2026
The crash happened just before 12 pm on southbound I-5 near 272nd Street in Kent, and four lanes were blocked.
WSP says there were multiple vehicles involved and injuries.
#CollisionAlert SB I-5 near S. 272nd. A multiple vehicle injury collision is blocking all but the right lane. Expect delays through the area.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) March 3, 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
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