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A car driving the wrong way collided on Interstate 5, sparking in flames, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s (JBLM) main gate Tuesday afternoon.

Troopers said the wrong-way vehicle collided with a semi truck, but there were no serious injuries as of this report.

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🚨 involving a wrong-way vehicle and a semi on northbound I-5, just north of main gate

🚧 Troopers, , and fire at the scene. Currently, all north- and southbound lanes are blocked

Luckily, no serious injuries!

— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio)

Firefighters and medics responded to the scene alongside the Washington State Patrol and the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The wrong-way driver is in custody for alleged DUI, according to Trooper Robert Reyer.

– The wrong-way driver is in custody for DUI

We appreciate your patience as the troopers, tow truck operators, and are working to clear the vehicles and road debris

— Trooper Robert Reyer (@wspd1pio)

A passenger going southbound on I-5 shared video of the wrong-way driver hitting the semi-truck. Remarkably, there were no serious injuries.

— Sammie_Rose (@RealSammmie1)

Backups lasted up to 10 miles long Tuesday night as WSDOT crews continued to clean up debris.

The intense heat of the fire created a lot of debris that our crews are still cleaning up on NB I-5. Two lanes are open. We know this is not how you wanted your Tuesday to end. Thank you for your continued patience.

— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma)