News: Accident closes southbound Rainier Ave S in Mt. Baker area

SEATTLE, WA — Authorities were called to a crash Saturday morning on Rainer Avenue South in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The collision took place on the southbound lanes at South McClellan Street, near Historic Site of Sick’s Stadium. It was first reported by SDOT shortly before 5:00 a.m.

Details remain limited, but all southbound lanes were shut down in the immediate aftermath. A photo captured at the scene shows at least one fire truck responding to the scene.

Collision on Rainier Ave S at S Mcclellan St blocking the SB lanes. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/fLGAZz1uye

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) January 14, 2023

By 5:52 a.m., more than 50 minutes later, crews had cleared the scene from the roadway and all lanes were reopened.

Cleared: All clear on Rainier Ave S at S Mcclellan St.

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) January 14, 2023

It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured.

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