News: Accident closes lane on southbound Elliott Ave W in Seattle’s Uptown

SEATTLE, WA — Authorities were called to a crash early Thursday afternoon in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The collision occurred at the intersection with 4th Avenue West and was first reported by SDOT at around 12:06 p.m.

Though the circumstances of the accident remain unclear, the left southbound lane of Elliott Avenue West was blocked in the immediate aftermath.

A photo taken at the scene shows emergency personnel responding to the incident, which appears to have involved more than one vehicle.

Collision blocking the left SB lane of Elliott Ave W at 4th Ave W. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/j8dkJ1efrR

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 10, 2023

By 12:40 p.m., more than 30 minutes after the initial report, all lanes were reported reopened.

Update: All clear at Elliott Ave W at 4th Ave W.

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 10, 2023

No major injuries have been confirmed as of this writing.

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