PUYALLUP, Wash. — Both directions of State Route 512 were closed near Puyallup after a crash involving a propane truck and a semi-truck.
The crash at 31st Avenue Southwest was reported at around 9 a.m. Monday.
WSDOT said drivers stuck in the backup near the crash were directed down a closed onramp.
The eastbound lanes reopened at around 11:31 a.m. The westbound lanes reopened at around 12:30 a.m.
A tanker truck was called in to unload the propane truck. After the truck was unloaded, tow trucks removed both of the damaged trucks that were involved.
There were minor injuries in the crash.
🚨SR-512 is currently blocked in both directions at 31st Ave SW for the clean-up operation following a #collision involving a propane truck
— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio) May 15, 2023
Troopers and @wsdot_tacoma at the scene
🚧 Please use alternate routes pic.twitter.com/CczloxoQ7g
As both directions of SR 512 remain closed, we're working to get people off the highway near the collision. Yes, they're being directed down this closed on-ramp. Meanwhile, emergency responders setting a game plan after the collision involving propane tank. pic.twitter.com/cpKKGj1DRD
— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) May 15, 2023
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