Semi-truck spills fuel across all lanes of I-5 north of I-90

SEATTLE, WA – A semi-truck driver lost control while heading southbound on I-5 near I-90 and crashed into a concrete barrier, spilling diesel fuel on all southbound lanes.

#TrafficAlert SB I-5 mainline just north of I-90. A 1 semi barrier minor injury collision has the left lane blocked. #StayAlert for responding @wastatepatrol troopers and @SeattleFire .

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) November 5, 2020

According to Washington State Trooper Rick Johnson, the semi-truck driver sustained only minor injuries. All lanes remained closed while crews cleaned up the oil. No one else was injured.

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