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A fatal crash caused the two left lanes on southbound SR 525 to be blocked off at milepost 1, close to the I-5 and I-405 interchanges in Lynnwood, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

The lanes have since reopened, as of 7:30 a.m.

Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers have confirmed that one person has died.

CLEARED: The collision on SB SR 525 near the I-5 & I-405 interchanges has cleared. The backups remain about the same. Please continue to expect delays as traffic clears.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)

Despite the lanes clearing up, drivers and commuters traveling through this stretch should anticipate delays and are urged to drive carefully.

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