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Serious-injury collision near I-5 and SR-16 causes lengthy lane closures

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A two-car collision on southbound Interstate 5 caused serious injuries Tuesday night, according to Washington State Patrol.

At 7:29 p.m., WSDOT Tacoma reported the collision on I-5 near State Route 16 on X.

The HOV lane and left lane are blocked, Trooper Kameron Watts shared on X. Due to the serious injuries of one of the involved parties, the lanes will remain closed for an extended amount of time, Watts said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Bonny Matejowsky
The News Tribune
Bonny Matejowsky is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for The News Tribune. Born and raised in Orlando, she studied journalism at the University of Florida, where she wrote for the independent student paper, The Alligator, and WUFT News. After graduating in May 2025, she discovered her passion for reporting in the Evergreen State as an intern for The Spokesman-Review.
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