TACOMA, Wash. — One person was killed in a crash on northbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood Tuesday evening.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. under an overpass near 47th Avenue.
According to Washington State Patrol, a semi-truck was involved in the crash.
One other person has life-threatening injuries.
Three lanes and the on-ramp from Bridgeport Way are closed due to the crash. There is already a 5-mile backup in the area, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Drivers are urged to use alternative routes and expect delays.
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