Dramatic footage shared by South King Fire showed firefighters extinguishing the fire.
One patient was rescued by a couple of bystanders who pulled him from the flames.
Here’s what Troopers said happened:
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- Vehicle one (the semi-truck) was traveling eastbound on SR 18 exiting to northbound SR 167 in lane one of one.
- Vehicle one failed to negotiate the curve, causing its load to shift.
- Vehicle one rolled onto its side and became engulfed in flames.
- Eastbound SR 18 to SR 167 was blocked.
Crews on scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a semi truck on fire. Two patients currently. Will update shortly. East bound 18 to 167 North is blocked. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/61mqeFE0yN
— South King Fire (@Southkingfire) May 3, 2022
Two patients total one in critical condition with multiple burns. Patient was rescued by a couple bystanders who pulled him from the flames. pic.twitter.com/XEJOFl2vhi
— South King Fire (@Southkingfire) May 3, 2022
Patient with critical injuries was transported to Harborview by @KingCoMedicOne. He was pulled from the cab of the semi truck by a heroic veteran of the Marine Corp who served for three years. Veteran suffered some injuries and burns but thankfully all minor damage injuries.
— South King Fire (@Southkingfire) May 3, 2022
