TACOMA, Wash. — A crash involving a military vehicle occurred on northbound I-5 in Tacoma Friday morning.
According to KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan, the crash was “pretty significant,” with heavy debris along the highway, causing a “pretty sizable backup.”
The crash happened near the Tacoma Mall. Two lanes are currently blocked on northbound I-5, as of this reporting.
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The two right lanes are blocked for a one car-military vehicle collision.
No injuries to report on and it’s unknown how long these lanes will be occupied.
“Looks like it was a military convoy from Fort Louis heading northbound on I-5 in Tacoma,” Sullivan shared. “At least eight different military rigs. A civilian car looks to have run into the back of one of them, causing a pretty significant crash.”
No injuries occurred in the crash. A Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper is on the scene.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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