TUKWILA, Wash. — Drivers are asked to expect significant delays driving into Seattle Tuesday morning after two accidents just miles apart on I-5 northbound in Tukwila jumpstarted major backups.
A jackknifed semi-truck was blocking the two left lanes of Interstate 5 just south of State Route 900. The Washington State Patrol said the accident was causing major backups near milepost 157. As of 5:30 a.m., only the right lane was blocked.
Just a bit south of that accident, another jackknifed semi was blocking the three right lanes of northbound I-5 near the I-405 interchange. That accident also cleared around 5:30 a.m.
Drivers are advised that there may still be some delays as traffic clears.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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