Traffic & Transit
Portland Traffic Alert: Overturned Gas Tanker Closes I-5, 3 Hurt
ODOT says that southbound traffic must leave I-5 at I-84 while northbound traffic has to exit at 405.
PORTLAND, OR – Three people were injured when a gas tanker overturned after crashing into three vehicles on Monday afternoon. One of the injured was rushed to the hospital as a trauma patient.
The other two were also seriously injured. None of the injuries are considered life threatening.
The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. at Southeast Yamhill and Water Avenue. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts
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The tanker was carrying a liquefied carbon dioxide, which meant that Portland Fire & Rescue had to call in their hazmat team.
ODOT says that southbound traffic must leave I-5 at I-84 while northbound traffic has to exit at 405.
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Traffic should be a mess for the rest of the afternoon.
The cause of the crash is still under the investigation.
Photo via Portland Fire & Rescue.
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