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Lanes of northbound and southbound I-5 blocked by SR 16 off ramp

A semi lost two 20,000 pound drill casings tonight on Interstate 5 near the state Route 16 off ramp, which damaged the center jersey barrier, knocked down a light pole, and blocked both northbound and southbound lanes on the freeway, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Published: Oct. 17, 2012 at 10:52 p.m. PDT
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A semi lost two 20,000 pound drill casings tonight on Interstate 5 near the state Route 16 off ramp, which damaged the center jersey barrier, knocked down a light pole, and blocked both northbound and southbound lanes on the freeway, according to the Washington State Patrol.

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