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As of 4 p.m., Northbound Interstate 5 remains closed at Kuebler Boulevard in Salem after a semi-truck overturned on the freeway Tuesday afternoon.

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The collision has also delayed southbound traffic and routed more vehicles onto other Salem roads, so expect delays while commuting. We have more detail below, though police have so far not said what caused the crash.

The latest information on road closures is on TripCheck.com.

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime on our website.

UPDATE: Two hospitalized in Tuesday collision on I-5 at Kuebler
A hydroplaning car on Interstate 5 Tuesday afternoon in south Salem collided with a semi-truck, which crashed and rolled over. Both drivers were hospitalized with injuries.
UPDATE: Two hospitalized in Tuesday collision on I-5 at Kuebler
A hydroplaning car on Interstate 5 Tuesday afternoon in south Salem collided with a semi-truck, which crashed and rolled over. Both drivers were hospitalized with injuries.
Pick up free toys Sunday at Keizer Toy Swap
Local families took home hundreds of free toys at last year’s Toy Swap. The event is back from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10, at Keizer City Hall.
Pick up free toys Sunday at Keizer Toy Swap
Local families took home hundreds of free toys at last year’s Toy Swap. The event is back from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10, at Keizer City Hall.
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve grant for Simonka Place expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1.46 million federal grant for Simonka Place, a women and family shelter in Keizer, that will add more space for families and women in…
UPDATE: Marion County commissioners approve grant for Simonka Place expansion
Commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1.46 million federal grant for Simonka Place, a women and family shelter in Keizer, that will add more space for families and women in…
Shopping in Salem – where to go for unique local gifts this season
Salem’s local retailers can fill just about any holiday gift need. Salem Reporter asked merchants what they had. You can find everything from colored pencils to Elsinore Theatre gift certificates.
Shopping in Salem – where to go for unique local gifts this season
Salem’s local retailers can fill just about any holiday gift need. Salem Reporter asked merchants what they had. You can find everything from colored pencils to Elsinore Theatre gift certificates.
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds
More than 40% of parents responding to a Portland State University survey said they or their partner quit, declined or changed jobs due to child care challenges.
Early child care shortages in Oregon costing parents jobs, survey finds
More than 40% of parents responding to a Portland State University survey said they or their partner quit, declined or changed jobs due to child care challenges.

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