SEATTLE — At around noon on Thursday, Seattle Fire Department (SFD) crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at 4th Ave Street & South Washington Street.
According to SFD, one patient was rescued from a vehicle and crews treated three other patients on the scene.
Crews performed lifesaving efforts on one of the patients.
Two patients in critical condition were then transported to Harborview.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area, and as of 12:30 p.m., the Seattle Department of Transportation reported that the collision continued to block all northbound lanes of 4th Avenue Street at South Washington Street.
Around 1 p.m., Seattle Police Department stated they “are investigating a collision near the intersection of 4th Avenue South and South Washington Street. Expect significant delays. Please avoid the area.”
Crews are responding to a two vehicle collision at 4th Ave S. & S. Washinton St. One patient has been rescued from a vehicle. Crews are currently treating three patients. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) May 23, 2024
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