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Crash in southbound I-5 express lanes backs up Seattle traffic

SEATTLE — Drivers who used the southbound Interstate 5 express lanes had a tough commute on Friday morning.

A crash reported around 6:30 a.m. just south of Northeast 42nd Street in Seattle had the three left lanes blocked.

Emergency crews were at the scene.

The crashed car was towed away by 7 a.m. and all lanes were back open by 7:06 a.m.