SEATTLE — State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain reopened following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Both directions of state Route 18 were closed for hours before reopening around 3 p.m.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson tweeted about the injury crash involving three semi-trucks and two cars just after 8 a.m. SR 18 was closed between Issaquah Hobart Road and Interstate 90.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said traffic backed up at least three miles in each direction.
The crash left debris in the roadway and caused a fuel spill. The extent injuries is unknown.
Eastside Fire & Rescue crews responded to the scene but said units had difficulty getting to the scene due to traffic.
The Washington State Department of Transportation asked drivers to avoid the area during the investigation and cleanup.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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