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Driver injured in cement truck rollover in Seattle on I-5

SEATTLE — A driver was injured Saturday in a cement truck rollover on I-5 in Seattle near Lake City Way.

The rollover happened around 8:30 a.m. Responding crews said there was a small engine fire and that 5 to 10 gallons of diesel spilled.

The exit was still fully blocked at 10 a.m. Southbound SR 522 to the I-5 express ramp was also closed.

Officials said the driver was evaluated at the scene and taken to Harborview for treatment of minor injuries.

KIRO 7's Siemny Kim reports a concrete mix spilled out onto the roadway; officials at the scene said they hope it doesn’t rain.

Police said it appeared the driver was traveling too fast.

BREAKING: Crews responding to cement truck rollover on NB I-5 near Lake City Way in Seattle. Exit is fully blocked. One driver taken to Harborview. Let a friend know who travels here.

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Saturday, July 7, 2018

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