A major truck fire has fully blocked all northbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) near Northeast Park Drive/State Route 900 (SR 900) and Sunset Boulevard in Renton, causing significant traffic disruptions. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, has also led to the closure of the HOV lane on southbound I-405 at the same location, around milepost 5. Emergency crews are on the scene, but there is no estimated time for reopening the lanes. The fire has resulted in a backup of about 4 miles, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes. The fire has been confirmed as deadly.
Deadly semi-truck fire closes northbound I-405 in Renton https://t.co/Gur7ky7Byv
All lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) heading north at Sunset Boulevard in Renton are blocked due to major truck fire. More here: https://t.co/EdNYq2lIp7
2nd UPDATE: -All lanes blocked on northbound I-405 @ SR 900/Sunset Blvd/Southport Dr in #Renton. Backup about 4 miles & growing fast due to a truck fire. -HOV lane also blocked on southbound I-405 at same place. This is going to be a lengthy closure folks. Use alternate routes! https://t.co/nerScQCznc
1ST UPDATE: All lanes of northbound I-405 at SR 900/NE Park Dr (milepost 5) remain blocked for a truck fire. Now, the HOV lane of southbound I-405 at the same spot is blocked. Fire crews are responding. This is going to take a while. 3 mile back up already. USE ALTERNATE ROUTES! https://t.co/OtE3cnURb2 https://t.co/DtwsQambgz
A truck fire is fully blocking all northbound Interstate 405 lanes near Northeast Park Drive/State Route 900 in Renton Tuesday morning: https://t.co/HCslikjgpe
#Blocking semi fire NB 405 near Sunset. All lanes blocked. More info when available. No ETA for reopening.
Good morning! Happy Tuesday. Not so happy start to the morning commute on northbound I-405 in Renton. We've got a truck fire that's FULLY BLOCKING all lanes near NE Park Drive/SR 900 (around milepost 5). 🔥🚒 Emergency crews are enroute. USE ALTERNATE ROUTES! @CityofRenton https://t.co/bCHF5mEL6S