Multiple car crash shuts down southbound I-205 in NE Portland

A crash led to the shutting down southbound Interstate 205 in northeast Portland on Monday.

Emergency crews responded to the incident around 3:30 p.m.

The Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division first reported it was a four-car crash close to Northeast Killingsworth Street, with two of the automobiles catching fire.

A photo from police at the scene showed two vehicles had been destroyed by the fire.

Portland Fire & Rescue reported that four individuals were admitted to the hospital following the crash, with two of those people critically injured.

I-205 Southbound near NE Sandy Exit: vehicle crash, 4 patients transported to the hospital, 2 critical, 1 with burn injuries, expect severe traffic delays. #alert @PBOTinfo

— Portland Fire&Rescue (@PDXFire) January 18, 2021

All southbound lanes were blocked.