Seattle helicopter collision

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The Washington Department of Ecology are on scene at a helicopter crash in downtown Seattle.

Summary information

Date of incident:  March 18, 2014
Location:

Downtown near Seattle Center, Seattle, WA

Type of incident: Jet fuel - amount unkown
Cause of incident: Helicopter collision
Responsible party: Unknown

Status updates

March 18, 2014

Responders from the Washington Department of Ecology are on scene at a helicopter crash in downtown Seattle this morning assisting with jet-fuel cleanup that resulted from the crash. Ecology crews are working with personnel from the City of Seattle.  Inquiries about the collision and associated injuries should be directed to the City of Seattle. More information about the fuel spill will be provided as it becomes available.

Media contact

Larry Altose, Media contact, larry.altose@ecy.wa.gov, 206-920-2600