Lanes reopen after semi with brake failure hits multiple cars on SR 18 in Auburn

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AUBURN, Wash. — All eastbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn have reopened after a semi-truck hit multiple cars.

It was closed for over an hour.

According to troopers with Washington State Patrol, the semi’s brakes failed, causing them to hit about 8 or 9 vehicles.

The closure was west of SR 167.

Traffic was diverted to SR 181.

According to WSP, several people were taken to the hospital. No major injuries.