Seattle Fire Department Reports Bus Crash Resulting in at Least 11 Injuries

A public bus crashed into a building in Seattle on Saturday evening, injuring 11, including one critically, officials said.

The Sound Transit bus ran into the building at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Terrace Street in downtown just before 7 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department said in a statement.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene for an “extrication response” and helped all the passengers off, the department said. Each was able to exit the vehicle by themselves, the department said.

Eleven adult passengers were transported to hospitals nearby, officials said. All but one were in stable condition, the department said.

“Crews treated a 54-year-old male in critical condition,” the department said. “The critical patient was transported to Harborview Medical Center by paramedics.”

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a bus crash in the city earlier today, resulting in at least 11 injuries. The incident occurred on a busy intersection in downtown Seattle, where a city bus collided with a car, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

According to reports from the scene, the bus was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran a red light and crashed into the car, which was attempting to make a left turn. The impact of the collision caused the bus to veer off the road and into a nearby building, where it came to a stop.

Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation and provide medical assistance to those injured in the crash. At least 11 individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment, with several of them reported to be in critical condition.

The Seattle Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash and working to determine if any factors, such as driver error or mechanical issues, contributed to the incident. The bus driver has been taken into custody for questioning, and authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward with information.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and following traffic laws to prevent accidents and injuries on the road. The Seattle Fire Department is urging all motorists to exercise caution and remain vigilant while behind the wheel to avoid similar incidents in the future.

As more information becomes available, updates will be provided on the status of those injured in the crash and any developments in the investigation. In the meantime, our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate event, and we wish them a speedy recovery.