BELLEVUE, Wash. — Traffic is moving again on eastbound I-90 west of Bellevue Way after a crash erupted in flames, closing all lanes Tuesday morning.
The Washington State Department of Transportation first tweeted about the crash at 7:21 a.m.
🚨🚨HAPPENING NOW🚨🚨
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 18, 2022
⛔️ALL EASTBOUND I-90 lanes are closed on the East Channel Bridge between #MercerIsland and #Bellevue for multiple car fires. Emergency crews on scene. ⛔️
Please seek alternate routes! There is no ETA for reopening lanes. @mercergov @bellevuewa @BvueTrans pic.twitter.com/3DZLdAYKO5
The Washington State Patrol said three cars were involved in the crash. The cars then caught fire, prompting a large response from police and firefighters and the closure of all eastbound lanes.
At one point, traffic was backed up for four miles.
An hour later, emergency crews allowed traffic to get by on the shoulder.
By 8:36 a.m., two left lanes were open and the HOV lane was open to all traffic.
Shortly after, the three left lanes were open and traffic was back to a normal pace.
🚨THIRD UPDATE:
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) October 18, 2022
Getting there...two left lanes on eastbound I-90 on the East Channel Bridge (between E Mercer & Bellevue Way) are now OPEN. The HOV lane is open to ALL vehicles. Please drive slowly and carefully near emergency crews who are still working!@mercergov @BvueTrans pic.twitter.com/INH80STyAd
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