Interstate 5 in Bellingham reopens after vehicle crash led shut down

A crash involving an SUV and truck led the shut down of northbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham, Washington.

The crash took place after 3 p.m. on the interstate at Samish Way.

Troopers said the crash resulted in serious injuries, though identities of victims haven’t been revealed.

The drivers of the truck and travel trailer were changing a flat tire on the shoulder of the roadway when the SUV drifted and hit the truck and trailer. The couple was also hit and thrown into a ditch.

Officials set up a detour through Fairhaven Parkway to help traffic get through and later reopened one lane to enable traffic to continue moving.

I-5 was completely reopened after 7 p.m.

Washington State Trooper provided updates on Twitter.

Story behind the collision🚨 The truck and travel trailer was on the shoulder changing a flat tire completely off the roadway when the Chevrolet Equinox drifted off the roadway striking it. The older couple changing the tire were struck and flung into the ditch with one suffering

— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) March 22, 2021