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Crash on northbound SR 99 in Seattle causes backups
FOX 13 Seattle Traffic anchor Adam Gehrke is sharing updates of Friday crash in the northbound SR 99 tunnel. He has also reported that people are getting out of their rideshares on the road.
SEATTLE - A rollover crash inside the northbound State Route 99 tunnel has completely blocked traffic in Downtown Seattle Friday morning.
State Route 99 tunnel rollover on June 19, 2026.
What we know:
According to the Seattle Police Department, a driver flipped a Toyota Prius inside the tunnel, forcing authorities to halt all northbound lanes.
According to FOX 13's Adam Gehrke, people stuck in traffic are getting out of their Ubers and rideshare vehicles and walking around the SR-99 tunnel to get to the 12 p.m. USA vs. Australia World Cup match at Seattle Stadium.
Drivers are urged to avoid the corridor and utilize alternate routes as emergency crews work to clear the scene and right the vehicle.
What we don't know:
No information on potential injuries was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Police Department and the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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