NB I-5 lanes reopen after semi-truck crash, fuel spill

TACOMA, Wash. - Northbound lanes of I-5 have reopened between Olympia and Tacoma following a semi-truck rollover crash on Thursday.

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Semi-truck rollover crash on NB I-5 near DuPont. (WSP)

The semi crashed on northbound I-5 just northeast of DuPont, near the JBLM Main Gate. The two rightmost lanes were blocked as traffic investigators responded to the incident, but as of 5:45 p.m., all lanes had reopened.

WSDOT's traffic map showed backups of around nine miles, stretching back into Olympia.

WSDOT traffic map showing nine miles of backups caused by a semi-truck crash on NB I-5 around 4 p.m. Thursday

Officials say no injuries have been reported and no other vehicles were involved. Officials also said there was a fuel spill, and a crane operator responded to lift the truck upright.

Drivers should expect delays as backups are still present in the area.

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