News: Multiple agencies respond to crash on I-90 WB near Atlantic area

SEATTLE, WA — A vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 90 in Seattle’s Atlantic area prompted a response from multiple agencies, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The accident impacted the westbound lanes just west of Exit 3 to Rainier Avenue South. It was first recorded by WSDOT at 4:10 p.m.

Authorities have not provided information regarding the cause of the wreck, but up to two left lanes were blocked by 4:17 p.m.

It was unclear whether anyone was seriously injured, but the Washington State Patrol, local firefighters, and WSDOT’s Incident Response Team (IRT) were all dispatched to the scene.

Motorists traveling from the I-90 bridge and the nearby tunnel were advised of heavy traffic delays in the area.

Here’s a look at the collision on I-90 westbound just west of Rainier Ave S in #Seattle blocking the 2 left lanes. State Patrol, Fire and IRT are at the scene.

This will cause significant delays through the tunnel and on the I-90 bridge. Expect delays through here. pic.twitter.com/qOeriIBnaG

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) April 25, 2023

By 4:33 p.m., officials announced the scene had been cleared to the left shoulder, with all travel lanes restored to traffic.

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