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NB State Route 99 blocked in South Seattle after semi, box truck crash

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All northbound lanes of State Route 99 were blocked Friday afternoon in South Seattle after a semi-truck collided with a box truck. 

All northbound lanes of State Route 99 were blocked Friday afternoon in South Seattle after a crash between a semi-truck and a box truck.

Seattle fire officials said an approximately 65-year-old man and approximately 27-year-old woman were taken to Harborview in stable condition.

The crash happened about 11:35 a.m. in the northbound lanes near South Cloverdale Street.

Traffic had reopened on the affected roadway by 1:30 p.m.

Medics received reports of people trapped in the box truck.

Firefighters asked people to avoid the area and expect delays. Drivers were advised to use Interstate 5.

#BREAKING: Firefighters are at the scene of a crash between a semi-truck and a U-Haul truck on northbound Highway 99 near Cloverdale St. in the South Park area. All northbound lanes are blocked.

Posted by KIRO 7 News on Friday, February 9, 2018

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