Multi-car crash blocks all lanes of northbound I-5 near SeaTac, WA

Backups stretched to about two miles in the northbound lanes of I-5 near SeaTac after a crash on Monday morning. The crash happened north of South 188th Street before 1 a.m. According to officials with the Washington State Department of Transportation, multiple vehicles were involved. The crash fully blocked the northbound lanes and traffic was being diverted to South 188th Street and Orillia Road. Transportation officials are advising commuters to leave early, expect delays and to take alternate routes if possible. Before 6 a.m., crews had the scene cleared but there were still backups. It's not known what led up to the crash. This is a developing story, and will be updated. Gov. Ferguson signs bill changing WA legal language away from 'alien'More than 100 Kent, WA workers to be laid off by Rise BakingWA AG joins lawsuit against OneMain Financial, alleging bait-and-switch schemeChateau Ste Michelle Summer 2026 concert lineup announcedFormer WA resident says she was victim of alleged License Express flawFBI adds WA double-murder suspect Samuel Ramirez Jr. to Most Wanted ListLoved ones still reeling after deadly Key Peninsula, WA stabbings: ‘Never saw that coming from him’To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.