Southbound I-405 open again after major closure near N.E. 124th

KIRKLAND – A major accident on southbound I-405 reopened just before 12:45 p.m. after blocking all but one lane of traffic, the Washington State Patrol said.

Just after 11 a.m., troopers said the collision at N.E. 124th involved serious injuries. By 11:30 a.m., the backup stretched four miles.

Two express toll lanes were open and free to all vehicles as of noon.