News: Accident closes part of Rainier Ave S in SE Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Authorities were dispatched to a collision Friday afternoon in southeast Seattle’s Dunlap neighborhood, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The accident unfolded at the intersection with South Rose Street, north of Rainier Beach High School. It was first reported by SDOT at 3:12 p.m.

Very few details have been provided following the event, but it left all northbound lanes and one left southbound lane blocked in the area for over an hour, suggesting a more involved emergency response.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m., crews had cleared the scene from the roadway and all lanes were restored to traffic.

Collison on Rainier Ave S at S Rose St blocking all NB lanes and the left SB lane. Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/t3j2H7JvK5

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) March 22, 2024

No injuries have been confirmed at this time.

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