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Major I-5 Crash Disrupts Traffic, Minor Injuries Reported

12/15/2025

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A major crash on northbound Interstate 5 in Tumwater, Washington, around 5 a.m. involved three semi-trucks and a car.
The collision displaced a barrier and closed all lanes.
By 9 a.m., two right lanes had reopened, traffic remained backed up, and minor injuries were reported.
One semi-truck was jackknifed and the left southbound lane remained closed.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urged use of Deschutes Parkway.

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Story summary

A major crash on northbound Interstate 5 in Tumwater, Washington, around 5 a.m. involved three semi-trucks and a car.
The collision displaced a barrier and closed all lanes.
By 9 a.m., two right lanes had reopened, traffic remained backed up, and minor injuries were reported.
One semi-truck was jackknifed and the left southbound lane remained closed.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) urged use of Deschutes Parkway.