3:47 PM: Thanks to the texter who tipped us about this:
Stalled vehicle at Chelan Ave SW and SW Spokane St. The WB lane is blocked. Use caution. pic.twitter.com/a1LRQmTJhF
— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) September 6, 2021
The texter reports the “stalled vehicle” is a Metro Route 21 bus and it’s stopped because a passenger using a wheelchair fell out of her chair and was injured, so the bus might be there a while.
4:39 PM: SDOT says the scene is clear.
I was the texter referred to above. Fwiw. Definitely a woman who seemed badly injured that fell during the turn coming from the bridge. The bus driver heard it happen and gingerly completed the turn (just 1-2 seconds) stopped the bus and went to her to assist. There had been a wheelchair user onboard up front where it happened. That said looking back I’m not 100% sure the person who fell was in a wheelchair and not in a regular seat. I disembarked when another passenger asked for the door to be open. Hope she gets the care she needs.
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