Bus Crashes into Building in Seattle, Leaving One Dead and 12 Injured
In a shocking accident that occurred on Saturday in Seattle, a bus collided with a building at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Battery Street, resulting in one fatality and 12 injuries. Local authorities have mobilized all available resources to respond to this emergency and investigate the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
The Seattle Fire Department reported that among the victims, one is in critical condition while the rest are in stable condition. The fatality was declared dead at the scene, and another individual trapped in a vehicle due to the bus impact received immediate medical attention from rescue teams. Fortunately, despite the severity of the crash, there were no significant structural damages to the building, providing some relief amidst the tragedy. The impacted part of the building was unoccupied, as confirmed by the Seattle Fire Department on their social media platforms.
The Seattle police have initiated a thorough investigation to determine the causes of the accident. At present, it is unknown if factors such as speed, weather conditions, or human error were involved in the collision. Authorities are collecting evidence and testimonies to shed light on the incident and determine the causes of this fatal accident. The Seattle Fire Department mentioned on social media that they responded to the accident area to conduct their investigations.
“5th Ave and Battery St: Firefighters searched inside the building and confirmed that there was no one inside the part involved in the collision,” they wrote on Twitter. “Teams determined that there were no significant structural damages to the building. The patient in critical condition has now been reclassified as critical,” they added. “All units are returning to service. The SPD is investigating the cause of the collision,” mentioned the Fire Department.
Officers arrived at the scene around 3:30 pm and discovered that the Metro Bus had crashed into a building along with a red sedan. The driver of the sedan was extricated from the vehicle by the Seattle Fire Department and transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. It was reported that the driver of the red sedan was heading south on Fifth Avenue before colliding with the Metro Bus traveling east on Battery Street. The collision caused the Metro Bus to veer off the road and crash into a building near the intersection.
A pedestrian was found outside the building as the Metro Bus veered off the road and hit the woman as it came to a stop. The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The Seattle Fire Department and officers assisted the bus passengers who suffered minor injuries that were not life-threatening. An officer trained in drug recognition will determine the sedan driver’s health for vital signs, according to ABC News.
Seattle Fire evaluated the building and found no significant structural damages. The Traffic Collision Investigation Squad detectives will be investigating this incident. Click here for a related photo.
