4-vehicle crash shuts down I-84 near downtown Portland

PORTLAND, OR – All southbound lanes on I-5 were blocked following a major collision early Friday morning.

According to Portland Police, the four-vehicle collision took place shortly after midnight in the southbound lanes of the freeway near the I-84 interchange.

Traffic #ALERT A serious 4 car wreck has I5 southbound closed at I-84. Take I405 as a detour or you can go onto the EB Banfield. Speed likely a factor. Drive carefully! #pdxtraffic https://t.co/CJWETHRcHr
— PPB North Precinct (@ppbnorth) December 17, 2021

The cause of the crash is not clear at this time. However, police believe speed may have been a factor.

No injuries have been reported at this time. However, this situation is still developing.

Our team will update this blog with the latest information, should it be made publicly available.

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