Five-car crash snarls traffic on SR 99 at First Ave S Bridge

SEATTLE — A serious crash on SR 99 at the First Avenue South Bridge in South Seattle closed the northbound lanes for two hours Friday morning.

The crash that happened around 4 a.m. Friday involved five vehicles, according to a Seattle Fire Department spokesperson.

Seven people were evaluated for injuries and one person had to be extricated from a vehicle.

The person who had to be rescued was stable when they were taken to the hospital.

All lanes were back open shortly after 6 a.m.