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Traffic update: Crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Tacoma Dome cleared

Update: WSDOT posted that the crash has been cleared.

The crash involved four vehicles, including a dump truck, and there were no reported injuries, Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo told The News Tribune.

Initial post: A crash on northbound Interstate 5 near the Tacoma Dome is causing traffic backups Wednesday afternoon.

The crash at milepost 134.6 began at 2:07 p.m. near East L Street., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Two of the right lanes are blocked.

This story was originally published August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM.

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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