News: Authorities respond to collision on 2nd Ave near Pike Place Market

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle crash early Wednesday blocked part of an intersection near Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The wreck occurred at 2nd Avenue and Virginia Street, and was first reported by SDOT at 3:20 a.m.

Authorities did not immediately share the circumstances of the accident, but the southbound and eastbound lanes of the intersection were blocked as a result.

There is a blocking collision at 2nd Ave & Virginia St, southbound & eastbound blocked. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/ykhsbTECmv

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 9, 2023

At 4:28 a.m., more than an hour later, the accident had been cleared from the roadway and all lanes were reopened to the public.

UPDATE: All clear at 2nd Ave & Virginia St,

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) August 9, 2023

No information regarding the involved vehicles or potential injuries has been released.

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