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DES MOINES, Wash. — A collision Tuesday afternoon had I-5 partially blocked near Des Moines. Around 3:20 p.m., traffic was backed up in the area by roughly 10 miles.
At its peak, traffic was backed up by 12 miles. All lanes on SB I-5 had reopened by 5:00 p.m.
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Police are on scene, at southbound I-5 and South 216th Street, investigating the crash.
Washington State Patrol officials say the collision has resulted in serious injury.
Three vehicles were involved in the collision. Two of the vehicles were racing, according to police.
A driver was taken into custody for vehicular assault. One person was seriously injured.
+ Details will be added here as they come in.
SB I-5 trouble spot: 2 right lanes at S. 216th St. in Des Moines will remain closed for WSP investigation. No word on reopening.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 12, 2016
Expect continued delays SB I-5/200th. Troopers are investigating a three vehicle, serious injury collision. Two vehicles were racing.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) July 12, 2016
Busy afternoon! Dealing with 2 crashes: SB I-5 in Des Moines (about a 10 mile backup) and SB I-405 at SR 527 (starting to back up to I-5).
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) July 12, 2016
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