Collision reported on Interstate 5 in Kent

KENT, WA – One lane was blocked on Interstate 5 due to a collision on Thursday morning, according to an alert from WSDOT on Twitter.

A firetruck blocked off the accident scene in the southbound lanes near 272nd Street at about 7:30 a.m.

It is unclear how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was injured.

The scene was quickly cleared and, thankfully, traffic was not much affected by the short-term closure.

Here’s a look at southbound I-5, near S 272nd St, where first responders are blocking the right lane to assist with a collision. pic.twitter.com/Mb988owYWv

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 1, 2021

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