3 injured in Capitol Hill crash

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.

Drivers should use alternate routes. KIRO 7 news is working to learn how long delays may be in the area.

It does not appear that anyone aboard the Metro coach was hurt, according to Seattle police.

Traffic collision investigation detectives are on scene.

Light rail services is temporarily interrupted. The streetcar will not operate north of 14th Av S and S Washington St until further notice.

The crash is affecting 15th Avenue and Howe Street.

Stay with kiro7.com for updates.