UPDATE: Seattle Fire ‘rescue extrication’ response after rail-car incident on Harbor Island

2:35 PM: A big Seattle Fire response is arriving in the 3200 block of 16th SW on Harbor Island for a “rescue extrication” response related to an apparent industrial incident. Three people are reported hurt, at least one seriously; those who were trapped were “dug out” by co-workers, responders told dispatch, so they’ll be downsizing the response. They say they’re in a “gravel yard by the old mill.”

2:50 PM: Medics have reported via radio that the three injured workers were “in a rail car unloading freight when 100-pound bags of grain collapsed on them.” All are reported to be conscious and all will be taken to the hospital – a 22-year-old man by SFD medic unit, 24- and 40-year-old men by AMR ambulances.

7 Replies to "UPDATE: Seattle Fire 'rescue extrication' response after rail-car incident on Harbor Island"

  • Harborislandworker December 17, 2024 (3:26 pm)

    Heard all the sirens when I was walking out the gate of the shipyard. I hope everybody involved turns out to be okay. 

  • Jon December 17, 2024 (3:53 pm)

    Do we happen to know why the trains in the area feel it necessary to blare their horns all hours of the night? From what I know there are little to no railroad crossings in W Seattle area and that includes along W Marginal Way SW. although especially last night but on other occasions too the trains continuously blow their horns all hours of the night excessively. I would think this is unnecessary and it’s truly a big nuisance. I live in N Admrial area and can hear them loud and clear even into this morning. There is barely anyone out in the middle of the night and even so the rail cars I have seen move at a snails pace along W Marginal way SW anyways so could stop easily so even more reason this seems very unnecessary & excessive. Any and all info on the reasons for this or where we can report such violators would he greatly appreciated. Thanks 

    • Question Authority December 17, 2024 (10:04 pm)

      What?  You bring train horns into a article about serious injury?  That’s not the best method to show concern for other’s, also it clearly shows you must be new around here to ask about horns.

    • Circle December 17, 2024 (10:37 pm)

      Wow, Jon. Three men were injured on the job and your concern is hearing train whistles from your North Admiral house???

    • KBear December 17, 2024 (10:52 pm)

      Jon, the train horns—like the emergency sirens—are safety devices required by law. Sorry you find them an annoyance, but they both save lives. Also, there are DOZENS of railroad crossings along W Marginal Way. 

  • Alki resident December 17, 2024 (5:31 pm)

    Praying for all three guys. This sounds terrifying. I’m sorry, I hope they make a full recovery.

  • Ron Foust December 17, 2024 (10:42 pm)

    That’s a dangerous situation. I hope all of the workers involved are ok. HONK YOUR HORN, AT ANY HOUR OF THE NIGHT, IF YOU LIKE THIS POST…

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