Editor’s note: This article was updated 2:40 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8. 

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – After a multi-hour closure, both lanes have reopened on I-5 NB following a collision at Slater Road (MP 260).

WSDOT says Washington State Patrol, local fire and aid responded to the scene of the crash.

As of 2:18 p.m., traffic had slowed down to a crawl on I-5 as far as Bakerview Road (MP 257.6).

Courtesy of WSDOT

Both lanes reopened at around 2:40 p.m. and traffic has cleared up in the area.