SEATTLE, WA — A rollover collision was reported Tuesday night on State Route 99 near Seattle’s South Park area, according to Washington State Department of Transportation.
The accident occurred on the northbound highway approaching the 1st Avenue South Bridge. It was first reported by WSDOT at 8:40 p.m.
Few details have been provided, but the event shut down two left lanes for several hours.
On SR 99 northbound at 1st Ave S Bridge there is a collision blocking the 2 left lanes.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 15, 2021
Shortly after 10:00 a.m., authorities reported an extended closure of the lanes as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Motorists were asked to travel through the area with extra caution.
10PM UPDATE: This looks to be an extended closure of the two left lanes for a rollover collision on SR 99 northbound at the 1st Ave S Bridge. Emergency crews are on scene. Use caution if you are traveling thru this area. https://t.co/mD63ZpUNTS pic.twitter.com/hA2QIeFB8j
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) December 15, 2021
No further information has been released on the parties involved or whether anyone was seriously injured.
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