Sudden showers cause chaos on freeways

Traffic backs up on Interstate 205 this afternoon after wet weather sparked a rash of crashes. (WSDOT)

Traffic backs up behind a crash on Interstate 205 near Northeast 18th Street this afternoon. (WSDOT)

The Washington State Department of Transportation has reported that traffic is flowing on all major routes in Clark County after heavy rain caused a flurry of traffic accidents this afternoon.
As of 3:30 p.m., WSDOT reported there were still pockets of congestion on I-205 and I-5.

Traffic accidents were reported on area freeways about 2 p.m. after a band of heavy rain showers passed through the area.
In the most severe crash reported, a three-vehicle injury accident on northbound Interstate 205 blocked traffic near state Highway 500, causing a significant traffic back-up.

At least three accidents were reported on I-5 in the Salmon Creek area, and another four on I-205.