45-car pileup on southbound I-5 in Kent, WA caused by speeding; no serious injuries.

A 45-car pileup occurred on southbound Interstate 5 in Kent, Washington, causing a three-hour closure and significant traffic delays. The Washington State Patrol reported that the crash was due to speeding, with no serious injuries reported. Traffic was diverted to State Route 516 during the incident, which involved multiple agencies responding. The interstate reopened after the wreckage was cleared, and the cause is under investigation.