Traffic on I-405 South came to a halt Wednesday afternoon following a collision involving a school bus in Bothell, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The accident occurred just north of Highway 527 and involved the bus, a pickup, and a passenger car. The incident caused a significant delay, with lanes closed for roughly two hours, creating a 3-mile backup at one point.
The Heraldnet
reports that the roadway was cleared and all lanes were reopened by just after 3 p.m.
According to the Washington State Department of Transportation, the crash initially blocked all southbound lanes when it was first reported around 1:15 p.m. before the right lane was reopened about thirty minutes later. Involved in the accident was a girl’s soccer team from La Conner School District, confirmed by the district, the 20 students and three adults on the bus were unharmed during the crash. While the responders worked to clear the area, the Bothell Fire Department, the community’s concern and support was appreciated, detailed by arranging a city bus to transport everyone from the freeway safely.
In a statement obtained by
KIRO 7
, a freshman on the team, Finley Hancock, recalled, “The truck just cut right in front – I heard screeching and then just a ‘bang’ and I just fell off my seat.” The school district expressed relief that all students and staff were safe and credited the coaches and first responders for their swift response to the accident.
Transportation updates flowed throughout the afternoon, with the Washington State Department of Transportation keeping social media audiences informed. After the crash promptly responded to the scene, all lanes had been reported open by 3:10 p.m., helping to alleviate some of the traffic disruption caused by the incident. Local news stations, including
KOMO News
, were on the scene to capture the events as they unfolded on the busy interstate, highlighting the efficiency of the Washington State Patrol as they managed the situation and provided updates via social media.
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