Garbage truck crashes into SR 99 off-ramp, triggers gas leak
Apr 29, 2016, 12:13 PM | Updated: 1:27 pm
A garbage truck crashed into an off-ramp of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Friday. (Seattle Fire Department)
(Seattle Fire Department)
A poorly-timed crash is blocked traffic in downtown Seattle.
Roads in the area of Blanchard Street and Western Avenue were closed after a garbage truck crashed into the SR 99 off-ramp. The truck was stuck under the ramp.
Waste Management truck hit the SR99 off-ramp at Blanchard St and Western Ave. Roads in area closed due to incident. pic.twitter.com/9V00iVLHvT
— Seattle Fire Dept (@SeattleFire) April 29, 2016
KIRO 7 reports the truck’s natural gas tank had a low-level leak. Seattle fire says a nearby building was evacuated as a safety precaution.
Witness saw truck hit Viaduct, triggered gas leak. @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/ydzGZgGvWN
— Alison Grande (@AlisonKIRO7) April 29, 2016
Truck stuck under Viaduct on Blanchard. Natural gas tank ruptured. Building evacuated. Join @KIRO7Seattle at Noon. pic.twitter.com/oBSKhsw71M
— John R. Knicely (@KnicelyKIRO7) April 29, 2016
The crash cleared before 1:30 p.m.
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