CODE 911: Narrows Bridge accident ties up Friday night traffic

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TACOMA - A three-car accident in the westbound lanes of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge late Friday backed up westbound traffic nearly all the way to Interstate 5.

The accident occurred about 8:50 p.m., but at press time it was not yet known how many people were injured, the Washington State Patrol reported. There were no fatalities.

Witnesses at the scene said the accident appeared to be a head-on collision.

It involved a minivan, Subaru station wagon and another small car, witnesses said. Two of the vehicles were badly mangled.

Only one eastbound lane was open on the four-lane bridge for an hour after the accident, which led to the long backup.