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1 person hospitalized after 21-car pileup on I-5 near Fife, WA

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Published  January 19, 2026 6:19am PST
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FOX 13 Seattle

The Brief

    • About 20 cars were involved in a crash in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Fife early Monday morning.
    • The crash blocked three lanes.
    • At least one person was hospitalized, and drivers are being warned to expect significant delays as officials clear the scene.

FIFE, Wash. - At least one person was sent to the hospital after a multi-car pileup Monday morning on I-5 near Fife. 

According to the Washington State Patrol, the crash started with debris on the roadway, which caused a 10-car pileup at about 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-5 and Emerald Street. 

According to Trooper Kameron Watts, the crash escalated and involved 21 cars. Several cars pulled over due to flat tires. 

One person was taken to the hospital and no other injuries were reported

The crash blocked three left lanes, and the lanes later reopened.

Watts said most of the collisions involved cars hitting debris, and some were car-to-car crashes. 

The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation. 

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