Breaking News: Truck crash blocks westbound WA-18 lanes at I-5

FEDERAL WAY, WA – The Washington State Department of Transportation alerted drivers to a truck accident slowing westbound traffic on WA-18 near its intersection with I-5 today at around noon.

Heads up, #FederalWay! This jackknifed semi is blocking both lanes of westbound SR 18 at I-5. Traffic is getting by on the shoulder. pic.twitter.com/Ot3qtYNilt

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) June 11, 2020

It is unclear what caused the accident, although rainy weather conditions may have played a part. It is also unknown whether there were any injuries.

All lanes were clear by 1 p.m.

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