4 Dead, Dozens Injured in Crash on Aurora Bridge

A Ride the Ducks amphibious vehicle has collided with a Bellair Charters bus on the Aurora Bridge. As of 1:00pm, 4 have been confirmed dead, with dozens more wounded. Injuries were likely exacerbated by the lack of seatbelts on either vehicle. The historic 6-lane, 57"^2 bridge has anomalously narrow 9.5"^2 lanes and no median or barriers.

The Aurora Bridge will be closed into the late evening for investigation of the incident and care for the wounded, and the Fremont and Ballard bridges will be closed to boat traffic. Routes E, 5, 5X, 16, 26X, and 28X will be detoured until further notice.

Most local television stations are carrying live video of the incident and its aftermath.

Our hearts go out to the wounded and the families of those who lost their lives.