Tragedy struck in Seattle on Saturday when a bus crash claimed the life of one person and left twelve others injured. The Metro bus crashed into a Seattle building after colliding with a car. It happened Saturday afternoon. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. She has not been identified.
Eleven passengers on the bus sustained non-life-threatening injuries. This includes the driver of the sedan, a 31-year-old man. He was pulled out of the car by firefighters and taken to a hospital in critical condition, the Seattle Fire Department said. The crash occurred in the heart of Seattle, a bustling city known for its vibrant culture and thriving community.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide assistance to the injured. Seattle Police tried to put the incident together saying it appears the driver of the red sedan was heading south on 5th Avenue. The Metro Bus was eastbound on Battery Street. The crash happened crash at an intersection. According to a Seattle Police Department news release, the King County Metro Bus was off the road when it struck a woman. It then slammed into a building.
Reports state that no one was inside the part of the building that absorbed the bus crashed. Also, there was no major structural damage to the building. The loss of life is the devastating part of this story. Equally distressing are the injuries sustained by the twelve individuals involved in the crash.
Friends and family are now mourning the loss of a life. Others are praying for the recovery of those injured. Policymakers will be looking at what can be done to prevent future accidents and ensure the well-being of communities in Seattle. Meanwhile, the cause of the crash is being investigated by police. “A Drug Recognition Expert officer will evaluate the male driver of the sedan for any signs of impairment,” police said.
