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Crash in Kent leaves car wedged under semi-truck

Aug 18, 2025, 3:39 PM

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A car and a semi-truck collided Monday in Kent. (Courtesy Puget Sound Fire).

(Courtesy Puget Sound Fire)

A driver had to be rescued Monday after their car became wedged under a semi-truck in Kent.

The crash happened near South 224th Street and 83rd Avenue South, according to Puget Sound Fire.

Photos from the scene show a purple car partially trapped beneath the semi.

Firefighters used specialized equipment to extricate the driver.

They were taken to a nearby hospital with what are described as “moderate” injuries.

Authorities have not released details on what caused the crash.

Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.

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