News: Accident closes multiple lanes on 5th Ave NE in north Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Authorities responded to a wreck Monday night that closed part of 5th Avenue Northeast in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The crash happened at the intersection with Northeast Northgate Way, near Northgate Station. It was first recorded by SDOT at 9:42 p.m.

Few details have been shared, but all southbound lanes and a left northbound lane were shut down in the immediate aftermath.

By 9:50 p.m., only the left southbound lane remained blocked, and shortly before 11:00 p.m., all lanes were reported reopened.

There is a collision on 5th Ave NE at NE Northgate Way blocking all southbound lanes and left northbound lane. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/dJwYF7V1Ax

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) May 16, 2023

Local agencies have not confirmed any major injuries at this time.

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