News: Crews respond to wreck on SW Alaska St in West Seattle

SEATTLE, WA — Emergency crews were called to a crash Wednesday morning that blocked a right lane on Southwest Alaska Street in West Seattle, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The accident happened on the westbound lanes of the road at 42nd Avenue Southwest, near Junction Plaza Park. It was first reported by SDOT at 8:12 a.m.

Officials have not provided details regarding the cause of the wreck, but the closure remained in place for over 45 minutes.

It was unclear whether anyone was seriously injured, but a photo taken at the intersection shows a fire engine and at least two police cruisers responding.

Collision on SW Alaska St at 42nd Ave SW blocking the right WB lane. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/LKmRtA1MBA

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) June 14, 2023

Shortly before 9:00 a.m., crews had cleared the scene out of the roadway.

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