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Crash that closed I-5 near Woodburn was caused by weather conditions, OSP says

The freeway was closed in both directions during the evening commute.

WOODBURN, Ore — A crash closed all lanes of Interstate 5 during the evening commute Wednesday near Woodburn.

Multiple vehicles including semi-trucks were involved, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. There were miles-long backups in both directions.

The cause of the crash was weather-related, according to Oregon State Police. Hail storms had passed through the area earlier in the afternoon.

RELATED: Afternoon hail storm hits surrounding Portland areas

No one was hurt in the crash, OSP said. The freeway was closed to remove the semi-trucks.

KGW's Lindsay Nadrich, who was heading southbound for a story, was stuck in the backup.

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