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Seattle's Aurora Bridge reopens after 5-vehicle crash

Friday evening traffic will be significantly impacted by the crash.
Credit: Claire Schary

Traffic is moving once again Friday evening across Seattle's Aurora Bridge.

Police and fire crews closed the entire bridge for the majority of an hour after 5 vehicles crashed on the mid-span around 5 p.m. Shortly at 6 p.m., traffic began moving through one lane in each direction.

Crews transported one patient to the hospital with serious injuries.

During their rescue response, firefighters cut the roof off of a vehicle to rescue a driver, the department tweeted.

All lanes reopened by 6:30 p.m.

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