A hazardous materials spill involving a truck carrying barrels of resin blocked multiple lanes of southbound SR 167 near the SR 18 interchange in Auburn on Monday, April 7, 2025, prompting a large emergency response and traffic delays.
According to social media posts, the incident happened around 10:55 a.m. Monday.
Officials said the truck was hauling multiple drums of hazardous material, and at least one barrel was confirmed to be leaking.
The leak, while contained to the immediate incident scene, posed a flammability risk, particularly as crews began working to access the truck’s interior and stabilize the situation.
A hazmat team responded to the scene and worked through the afternoon to develop a plan to safely control the leak, which was not immediately accessible due to the truck’s configuration.
“There is no public exposure or evacuation need at this time,” officials said in an update. “The primary threat remains the flammability risk in the direct vicinity of the truck.”
Drivers were urged to expect significant delays, as lane closures continued while crews conducted their operations.
Further details, including the cause of the incident and any potential citations, were not immediately available.
Photos
Photos courtesy Zone3PIOs and the Washington State Patrol:
Here is what is going on at the scene right now. pic.twitter.com/mqcNAzBYNp — Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 7, 2025
An entry crew has started to offload drums. Working through the truck to access the leaking container(s). pic.twitter.com/sZrtmXHCD9 — ZONE3PIOs (@ZONE3PIOs) April 7, 2025
#Hazmat alert SB SR 167 near SR 18. Multiple lanes blocked for a truck that is carrying barrels of resin. Hazmat Team on scene. Expect delays in the area. More info to come. — Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 7, 2025
Update: truck contains multiple drums of hazmat at lease one is leaking but not accessible. Currently a plan is being developed to access further into the truck and control the leak safely. More info to follow. pic.twitter.com/pHctSvgbtS — ZONE3PIOs (@ZONE3PIOs) April 7, 2025
More photos from the scene. Crews are working quickly and safely to mitigate this incident @ecyseattle is aware of the situation and is en route to the scene. pic.twitter.com/yzBDh9A8SQ — ZONE3PIOs (@ZONE3PIOs) April 7, 2025
UPDATE #3: SB SR 167 in Auburn at 15th St NW remains closed for an incident.
Crews and multiple agencies are at the scene. There is no ETA for reopening. Traffic backup is almost 5 miles. Use alternate routes and expect delays. https://t.co/HfegZ7LkyY pic.twitter.com/4SVjwr3vJ2 — WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 7, 2025
