Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-5 Southbound near Cottage Grove, lane

Summary: A major multi-vehicle collision involving at least five vehicles occurred on Interstate 5 southbound near mileposts 70-71, close to East River Road and Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon. Emergency services including fire, EMS, Oregon State Police, ODOT, and Cottage Grove Police responded to the scene. The southbound lanes were completely blocked for an extended period due to heavy vehicle damage. At least one person sustained minor injuries. The incident caused significant traffic disruption, requiring coordinated emergency response and lane management.

10/7/2025 12:41 AM
Situation Update and Lane Reopening Efforts
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ODOT and Additional Resources Respond
05:17
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Patient Assessment and Traffic Management
00:35
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Roadway Blocked and Damage Assessed
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Confirmation of Incident and Scene Details
01:42
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Emergency Services Dispatched
00:31
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Initial Report of Multi-Vehicle Crash
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