SEATTLE, WA — Parts of 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle were blocked Friday morning following a collision, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
The accident unfolded at the intersection with Columbia Street, near the Skyway Observatory at Columbia Center. It was first reported by SDOT at 6:40 a.m.
Little information has been made available at this time, but the two right northbound lanes and the left westbound lane were blocked as a result of the wreck.
A photo taken at the scene shows at least one fire engine responding, but officials have not confirmed any injuries or hospital transports.
Collision on 4th Ave at Columbia St blocking 2 NB right lanes and left WB lane. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/UEk0cywk1w
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) April 12, 2024
By 8:42 a.m., more than 2.5 hours later, crews had cleared out of the area and all lanes were reopened to traffic.
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