Multi-vehicle crash on I-5 in Tacoma causes lane closures and delays

TACOMA, WA – Authorities responded to a multi-vehicle crash in Tacoma this evening that led to lane closures and delays on I-5, according to the Tacoma Fire Department.

3 Northbound lanes of I-5 are blocked at 56th St due to a 3 car MVA. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/VpXyJ6PwGI

— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) March 20, 2021

The accident occurred on northbound I-5, near 56^th Street, at about 4:30 p.m., when three vehicles collided. One of those vehicles appears to be a silver sedan that sustained significant rear-end damage.

Authorities closed three northbound lanes as they worked the crash.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area due to expected traffic delays.

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