News: 1 extricated after collision on 8th Ave in downtown Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Firefighters extricated one person called to a crash Friday morning in downtown Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

The accident occurred at the intersection of 8th Avenue and Cherry Street and was first reported by the SFD at 6:55 a.m.

Officials did not say what caused the wreck or how many vehicles were involved, but one person was left trapped in the wreckage of one vehicle.

Crews are responding to a vehicle collision with one person trapped near 8th Ave and Cherry St. Please avoid the area.

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) February 3, 2023

Responding crews were able to safely extricate the patient, who was listed in stable condition. It was unclear whether they had to be taken to a hospital.

8th Ave and Cherry St: Patient safely extricated and is in stable condition. Reducing response to a few units.

— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) February 3, 2023

No other information has been made available at this time.

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