By Crash News Writer 
Seattle, WA (August 7, 2025) – A collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Seattle caused heavy traffic delays Thursday morning after initially blocking all lanes of travel. The crash occurred at Dearborn Street, near milepost 165, prompting a large response from the Washington State Patrol and incident management crews.
According to reports, all lanes have since reopened except the high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane as crews work to remove debris from the roadway. Traffic remains backed up for approximately one hour in the area. WSDOT is advising drivers to use the southbound I-5/I-90 collector/distributor as an alternate route and to expect continued delays while cleanup operations continue. The cause of the collision has not yet been released, and no details on injuries have been confirmed.
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This article is based on initial information from the Washington State Department of Transportation and Washington State Patrol and may be updated as more details emerge.
- The number and extent of injuries, if any, have not been confirmed.
- Further findings regarding the cause of the crash will be shared when available.
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