Car struck by train causes traffic, ferry delays in Edmonds, WA

A car was struck by a train in Edmonds on Tuesday, causing traffic and ferry delays.

A car was hit by a train in Edmonds on Tuesday, causing traffic backups and ferry delays. The crash happened on Main Street, where minor injuries were reported and streets remained fully blocked. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry route was temporarily suspended but expected to resume once the train cleared the terminal.

(Edmonds Police Department)

The Edmonds Police Department announced the incident on social media at 12:18 p.m.

Authorities said a vehicle was struck by a train on Main Street, and minor injuries were reported. 

Police are warning travelers to expect significant delays, because both Main Street and Dayton are fully blocked.

WA's Edmonds-Kingston ferry route temporarily out of service

Washington State Ferries said the Edmonds-Kingston route is out of service because the train accident in Edmonds is blocking the terminal. 

"The route is projected to return to service shortly once the train clears," the WSF wrote on social media. "Thank you for your patience."

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from the Edmonds Police Department and Washington State Ferries.

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