Rolled semi blocks SR-518 offramp near Crystal Springs Park in Tukwila
Request Free ConsultationKING COUNTY, WA — A semi-truck overturned in a crash Tuesday afternoon, forcing a State Route 518 offramp to close near Crystal Springs Park in Tukwila, according to Washington State Department of Transportation.
The accident happened on the SR-518 eastbound offramp to Interstate 5 northbound and was first reported by WSDOT at 12:15 p.m.
Update 12:11 PM : On the SR 518 eastbound off-ramp to I-5 northbound there is a collision partially blocking the ramp.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 23, 2021
The ramp remained closed for multiple hours as tow crews worked to clear the wreckage.
Here is a visual for this overturned semi-truck on the off-ramp to northbound I-5 from eastbound SR 518. pic.twitter.com/vlXa7jtjY4
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) November 23, 2021
It was not immediately clear what led up to the crash or whether any other vehicle was involved.
As of this writing, authorities have not confirmed any serious injuries in the event.
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