In Seattle, a truck ran into pedestrians: 5 wounded

In Seattle, a truck ran into pedestrians: 5 wounded

The truck hit pedestrians in downtown Seattle and crashed into a building, injuring at least five people.

According to police, the incident likely was not premeditated. According to preliminary data, the driver of a commercial passenger van lost consciousness before the crash.

Collision at 5th Ave & Pine St blocking all SB lanes. Use alt routes. pic.twitter.com/NsJU75g2pN

— SDOT Traffic (@SDOTtraffic) December 28, 2017

Law enforcement officials said that the accident injured four people, and one was wounded by broken glass from shop Windows, broken car. At least two people are in serious condition.

According to local police, the driver was taken to the district hospital. The press service of the police Department in Seattle tweeted that the detectives in the road traffic accident will carry out an investigation on the incident.

UPDATE: Shuttle van crashes into downtown Seattle building; at least 4 injured: https://t.co/uthZIw8mPk pic.twitter.com/XB97JyV1Nd

— KOMO News (@komonews) February 28, 2017

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