SEATTLE — Southbound I-5 just north of NE 45th Street on the Ship Canal Bridge was down to one lane during Wednesday’s morning commute after a multi-vehicle crash.
The crash happened around 5:30 a.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).
Just before 7 a.m., WSDOT reported around 6 miles of traffic backups extending into Shoreline.
UPDATE 5: Here are some pics of the scene from earlier this morning. The tow trucks are currently working to remove the two trucks from the SB I-5 Ship Canal Bridge, which is down to one lane just south of NE 45th St. Continue to expect delays. https://t.co/dg7HYQGigU pic.twitter.com/GnxjFwfA5V
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) September 16, 2026
According to Trooper Rick Johnson with the Washington State Patrol, the crash is a semi / two car collision with no major injuries.
Trooper Johnson confirmed that tow trucks would be arriving shortly, and crews were working to get this cleared as quickly as possible.
This is a developing story and will be updated with any new details.
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