News: Accident closes lane on Martin Luther King Jr Way S in south Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Authorities were called to a crash Wednesday morning on Martin Luther King Junior Way South in Seattle’s Rainier Valley area, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The collision occurred on the southbound lanes of the road at South Webster Street. It was first reported by SDOT at 10:21 a.m.

Few details have been provided at this time, but the right southbound lane was blocked in the immediate aftermath. A photo captured at the scene indicates a semi-truck and an SUV were involved.

Collision blocking the right SB lane of MLK Jr Way S at S Webster St. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/XK0ofVr7eo

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) January 11, 2023

At 10:44 a.m., over 20 minutes after the initial report, crews had cleared the accident and all lanes were announced reopened.

Update: All clear at MLK Jr Way S at S Webster St.

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) January 11, 2023

No injuries have been confirmed as of this writing.

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