Semi crashes, hangs off ramp from US 2 to I-5 in Everett
EVERETT — A semi truck overturned Thursday morning on a ramp to I-5 around Everett Avenue, spilling particles into the road and causing a 4½-hour closure.
Point out Section of Transportation targeted visitors cameras showed the semi’s trailer more than the edge of the ramp from westbound U.S. 2, following the rollover crash around 10:50 a.m.
The crash blocked traffic heading north on to I-5. The truck’s load — what appeared to be garbage — spilled on to a brushy hill and Everett Avenue under. The arterial road by means of the town was closed for about a few blocks, according to Everett police.
Two state troopers stand in close proximity to a semi carrying trash as it leans about the edge of I-5 northbound immediately after a late morning crash higher than Everett Avenue on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Part of the bridge’s railing appeared to be hanging off the aspect. There was concrete destruction on the ramp, in accordance to the condition Division of Transportation.
“This is going to be shut off for what I think will be hrs,” Everett police officer Andrew Schuck mentioned at the scene.
Numerous hearth engines and ambulances responded, blocking off the ramp. In advance of closing off the avenue beneath, law enforcement cautioned pedestrians to stay clear of walking underneath the bridge.
The semi driver endured insignificant accidents, Washington State Patrol trooper Kelsey Harding said.
Troopers were still investigating the cause, but it appeared only the semi was associated in the crash.
“It’s a limited ramp to make,” Harding reported. “When you get a semi (crash), it’s challenging to remove safely.”
CLEARED: WB US 2 EXIT TO NB I-5 RAMP Open
The ramp has been opened and the semi-truck is obvious.
There are however crews at the scene less than ramp performing clean up up. Everett Ave below the ramp is continue to shut.
Thank you all for your patience as crews labored tough to clear the highway. pic.twitter.com/bek7vqid3b— WSDOT Visitors (@wsdot_targeted visitors) March 16, 2023
The ramp reopened all over 3:20 p.m., according to the Condition Section of Transportation.
Everett Avenue remained shut into the night.
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