Crash of as many as 45 vehicles blocks southbound I-5 between Kent and Federal Way

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****** of as many as 45 vehicles blocks southbound I-5 between Kent and Federal Way

Southbound Interstate 5 lanes near Kent were blocked for several hours Sunday afternoon following a multiple vehicle ******, according to the Washington State Patrol, the state Department of Transportation and area ***** crews.

Trooper Rick Johnson said via social media about 1:40 p.m that the southbound lanes were “fully blocked” for the time being.

He said 45 vehicles were involved in the wreck, although there were no serious injuries.

The ****** was between the Kent/Des Moines area and Federal Way.

“Traffic being diverted to state Route 516,” Johnson said. “Tow trucks on the way and hoping to clear some lanes as soon as possible.”

Trooper Johnson urged drivers to slow down.

“These collisions were caused by drivers going too fast, not the road or weather conditions,” he said.

WSDOT also alerted drivers about the ******, as well as area ***** departments.

Puget Sound ***** said they, South King ***** & Rescue, King County Medic One and WSP were on scene.

South King ***** officials initially estimated that as many as 30 vehicles were involved in the ******.

Southbound lanes reopened about 4:40 p.m., Trooper Johnson said.

45 cars were involved. No serious injuries. Will be investigated as one collision for paperwork purposes. Still working on clearing roadway.

— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio)

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are at a multi car MVA on SB I5. Reports are that 30-plus vehicles are involved. Crews are still assessing injuries. Everyone should avoid the area if possible. Many crews are responding to the scene.

— South King ***** (@Southkingfire)

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