Box truck rollover blocks SR-16 to I-5 interchange

A box truck rolled over on Wednesday afternoon at a major freeway interchange in the Puget Sound area, causing significant traffic backups. The accident blocked the connection from eastbound SR-16 to northbound I-5.

Washington State Department of Transportation crews and state troopers responded to the scene. Reports indicate that the driver was able to exit the vehicle following the rollover. To manage the congestion, authorities diverted traffic onto southbound I-5 and opened the HOV lane to all motorists to assist those attempting to reach northbound I-5. The cause of the rollover and any potential injuries have not been confirmed.