Astoria, OR – Interstate 5 reopened Thursday morning after a crash involving three commercial motor vehicles at milepost 223, near Brownsville, Oregon. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m., causing significant disruptions to traffic on the busy highway.
According to Oregon State Police (OSP), the collision resulted in minor injuries, though the specifics of those involved have not been released. Emergency crews worked swiftly to clear the scene and assess the damage.
For several hours, a detour was in place for northbound I-5 traffic at Exit 216, between Eugene and Albany. Drivers were diverted around the crash site while authorities managed the aftermath. By 7:30 a.m., both lanes of the highway were cleared, and normal traffic flow resumed.
OSP has indicated that further information about the crash could be released later in the day, as investigations into the cause of the incident continue.
Motorists are advised to stay alert while traveling through the area, as additional updates may follow as more details emerge.
