Three people were injured in a crash Tuesday on Broadway East at East Denny Way. Traffic was blocked in both directions.
Around 8:45 p.m., traffic reopened to Broadway's southbound lanes, after an hours-long closure.
A PT Cruiser slammed into a Metro bus just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Three people were sent to Harborview Medical Center; one of those injuries are life threatening.
Driver in PT Cruiser was trapped in burning wreckage. He and one in backseat were badly injured after hitting bus. pic.twitter.com/uZox2XGi10
— Gary Horcher (@GaryKIRO7) March 9, 2016
It does not appear that anyone aboard the Metro coach was hurt, according to Seattle police.
Traffic collision investigation detectives are on scene.
PT Cruiser slams into a metro transit bus at Broadway and Danny on Capitol Hill. 5 May be injured. pic.twitter.com/YQaSU8WNXV
— Gary Horcher (@GaryKIRO7) March 9, 2016
Drivers should use alternate routes. KIRO 7 news is working to learn how long delays may be in the area.
Light rail services is temporarily interrupted. The streetcar will not operate north of 14th Av S and S Washington St until further notice.
Buses are also impacted:
- Buses are currently rerouted off of Broadway between E Pine St and E John St due to a blockage
- Buses are currently rerouted off of Broadway between E Pine St and E John St due to a blockage.
- Use the stops along Broadway just south of E Pine St or north of E John St until further notice.
Collision on Broadway E at E Denny Way blocking all directions. Use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/mVhVXsYphJ
— seattledot (@seattledot) March 9, 2016
The crash is affecting 15th Avenue and Howe Street.
Not a good visual but a crash seems to be impacting SB 15th Ave W & E Howe St. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/6p3fyPnWyT
— seattledot (@seattledot) March 9, 2016
Stay with kiro7.com for updates.
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