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RENTON, Wash. — Renton firefighters responded to a serious car accident that has 140th Avenue closed from Maple Valley Highway to Fairwood Boulevard.
Battalion chief Doug McDonald told KIRO 7 the accident was caused between two vehicles, one driven by a teenager.
The vehicle being driven by the teenager hydroplaned, lost control, and struck the other vehicle.
In all nine people were injured. The teen driver was injured critically and was taken to Harborview Medical Center. The others were taken to Valley Medical Center in Renton with more minor injuries.
Renton firefighters sent out this tweet at 5:40 p.m.
Units enroute to reported serious injury accident on 140th Ave SE near SR 169. Expect delays, updates to follow.
— Renton Firefighters (@RentonFireL864) April 23, 2017
At 5:57 Renton Firefighters sent out another tweet:
Accident Update: Command now requesting additional medics from @KingCoMedicOne.
— Renton Firefighters (@RentonFireL864) April 23, 2017
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