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Overturned semi-truck carrying 94,000 lbs of hay creates delays on Tacoma interstate

A rolled over semi-truck hauling 94,000 lbs. of hay in Tacoma near State Route 16 will create some delays Wednesday morning.
A rolled over semi-truck hauling 94,000 lbs. of hay in Tacoma near State Route 16 will create some delays Wednesday morning. Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo

A rolled over semi-truck that was hauling 94,000 pounds of hay in Tacoma may cause some delays in the area Wednesday morning.

Washington State Patrol troopers are helping unload the large amounts of hay on I-5 northbound near state Route 16 before the semi can be returned rubber side down. The three left lanes are blocked. Drivers can expect congestion in the area, Washington State Department of Transportation said on X at 6:55 a.m.

There are no injuries and no other vehicles involved, WSP trooper John Dattilo reported on X.

Puneet Bsanti
The News Tribune
Puneet Bsanti is the East Pierce County Reporter for The News Tribune. She started with the newspaper in 2023 as the breaking news reporter. After she graduated from Washington State University, she was an intern for the Bellingham Herald. Her work in breaking news was recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists in 2022. Support my work with a digital subscription
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