Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 northbound lanes blocked near milepost 254 between Mission Street and Market Street

Right northbound shoulder is now open to traffic but all travel lanes are closed so travelers should seek an alternative route

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(SALEM, Ore.) - Traffic northbound on I-5 is currently being detoured on to the shoulder of the highway. However, congestion is very heavy. Motorists should consider alternative routes. Expect delays.

A multi vehicle crash at around 12:40 p.m. just north of Mission Street (milepost 253) in Salem resulted in a fatality and other injuries. One southbound lane is also closed. UPDATE

Oregon State Police: Fatal Traffic Crash - Interstate 5 northbound lanes blocked near milepost 254 between Mission Street and Market Street (Salem) following multiple vehicle crash with one confirmed fatality - Right northbound shoulder is now open to traffic but all travel lanes are closed so travelers should seek an alternative route - The inside southbound lane is also closed but southbound traffic is getting through in the other lanes - No more information to be released at this time - Traffic updates www.tripcheck.com . UPDATE

Prior Alert

ODOT/Valley, No. Coast: A multi vehicle crash at around 12:40 p.m. has closed I-5 northbound just north of Mission Street (milepost 253) in Salem. There is a possible fatality and other injuries. One lane on I-5 southbound is also closed. Northbound traffic on I-5 is being detoured at Kuebler , to Cordon Road and back on to I-5 at Chemawa. Motorists should consider alternative routes and expect long delays.

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