<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0rtsFN_0wObgGcS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0rtsFN_0wObgGcS00" width="1320" height="743" >KENT, Wash. — All southbound Interstate 5 lanes have reopened after a 45-vehicle crash just south of SR 516 in Kent caused an hours-long traffic jam Sunday afternoon.According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), multiple collisions happened on I-5 near272nd Street around 1:40 p.m.The traffic backup reached a little over 5 miles and began to shrink as the lanes reopened. Traffic was also being diverted to the SR 516 off-ramp, according to theWashington State Department of Transportation.Tow trucks are at the crash scene assisting. WSDOT said once all vehicles are removeda sand truck will come in to clean up a minor oil spill.WSP Trooper Rick Johnson said the crashes were caused by drivers going too fast and not the road or weather conditions.The total number of cars involved is 45.</div></body>

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45 vehicle crash on I-5 in Kent causes hours-long closure

KENT, Wash. — All southbound Interstate 5 lanes have reopened after a 45-vehicle crash just south of SR 516 in Kent caused an hours-long traffic jam Sunday afternoon. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), multiple collisions happened on I-5 near272nd Street around 1:40 p.m. The traffic backup reached...