KING COUNTY, WA — Authorities responded to a crash late Friday morning that blocked an Interstate 405 exit ramp in east Bothell, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The collision occurred on the ramp connecting northbound I-405 to both eastbound and westbound State Route 522, just east of University of Washington – Bothell. It was first reported by WSDOT at 11:25 a.m.
On the I-405 northbound off-ramp to SR 522 there is a collision blocking the ramp.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 14, 2023
Very few details have been provided, but by 12:26 p.m., an hour later, the ramp to westbound SR-522 had been reopened. Authorities said ramp to eastbound SR-522 remained closed as tow crews were still en route to the scene.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was seriously hurt.
The NB I-405 ramp to westbound SR 522 has reopened, but the ramp to eastbound SR 522 remains closed while we await a tow. https://t.co/zBPYldzk39 pic.twitter.com/m6CChXCyQu
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 14, 2023
This blog will be updated should local agencies release further information.
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