News: Emergency crews respond to wreck on Westlake Ave in Belltown

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle crash early Thursday evening partially blocked a busy intersection in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.

The accident took place in the area of Westlake Avenue and 7th Avenue, about two blocks south of Urban Triangle Park. It was first reported by SDOT just before 5:00 p.m.

While the cause of the collision has not been disclosed, at least part of the intersection was closed in the immediate aftermath.

A photo captured at the scene shows multiple pedestrians with open umbrellas, indicating rainy weather conditions and wet roadways. At least one fire engine can be seen responding to the area, where a traffic backup had already formed.

Collision on Westlake Ave at 7th Ave partially blocking the intersection. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/ptMdDS6cO2

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) September 28, 2023

Local authorities have not confirmed any serious injuries in connection to the event.

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