7:33 PM ORIGINAL REPORT: From the scanner: A crash has blocked the westbound West Seattle Bridge – and there is apparently some activity on the lower bridge related to what happened on the high bridge. More details as we get them. 7:46 PM: From @kylevermeulen via Twitter – “Traffic east of 99 (is) forced to exit and go down to the lower bridge. 99S to (the bridge) is unaffected and flowing.” However, if you’re trying to get to the westbound bridge from I-5 (either direction) or Columbian Way (Beacon Hill), sounds like SPD and/or WSP are working to close off those ramps till the crash scene is clear.
8 PM: To further clarify: You can get to the westbound bridge from 99, but not from I-5 or Columbian Way – the crash is apparently on the eastern half of the westbound bridge. No word on injuries – almost all the discussion’s been about the logistics of getting tow trucks to the scene to clear the affected vehicles.
8:41 PM: And, per the scanner, the bridge is reopening.
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