A tragic accident in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood resulted in one fatality and 12 injuries after a Metro bus crashed into a building on Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, the collision occurred at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Battery Street, where the bus struck a woman standing outside the building after colliding with another vehicle. The woman tragically died at the scene, while the driver of the car involved was critically injured.

Reports from witnesses suggest that the bus swerved to avoid a car running a red light, causing it to veer into the building. The Seattle Fire Department stated that there was no significant structural damage to the building, and the portion impacted by the bus was unoccupied at the time.

The injured victims were immediately attended to by emergency responders, with 11 bus passengers suffering minor injuries and being treated at the scene. The critically injured driver of the car and one bus passenger were rushed to Harborview Medical Center for further medical attention.

Seattle police are currently investigating the cause of the collision. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and adherence to traffic laws to prevent such devastating accidents.