Driver briefly trapped after rolled-over semi-truck blocks Interstate 90

BELLEVUE, Wash. — A semi-truck has rolled over on the eastbound Interstate 90 off-ramp to Interstate 405 in Bellevue, blocking the right two lanes and temporarily pinning the driver.

According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, police and fire crews are on the scene, along with the Incident Response Team.

The driver was alert and conscious, but trapped by the semi-truck and had to be extricated by fire and rescue crews, according to Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol.

By 2:46 p.m., the driver had been safely removed from the truck.

The Washington State Patrol told drivers that this incident would prompt an extended closure, with only one lane open for traffic. Drivers were told to use alternate routes.

WSDOT also warned travelers to expect long delays and drive with caution.

At 3:42 p.m., WSP announced that the road from eastbound I-90 to I-405 would be closed for approximately one hour to allow tow trucks to turn the semi upright and tow it away.

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