SEATTLE — At least two cars and a Washington state ferry were damaged Thursday when the boat crashed into part of a terminal in West Seattle, according to officials with Washington State Ferries and KIRO-TV.
Authorities said the ferry Cathlamet suffered “significant damage” when it made a hard landing at the Fauntleroy Terminal, striking a part of the terminal meant to help guide boats as they are docking. Images shared by Washington State Ferries showed crumpled metal and a gash in the side of the ferry.
No injuries were reported, officials said.
Here are a few shots of #Cathlamet from the #Fauntleroy terminal. pic.twitter.com/id6w5Oo2Dv
— Washington State Ferries (@wsferries) July 28, 2022
#UPDATE: The #USCG continues to investigate the cause of the incident. No pollution has been observed. Two cars remain stuck aboard the ferry. Vessel will not be cleared to transit until approval is granted from #USCG responders. pic.twitter.com/NQg3kZyygM
— USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) July 28, 2022
Seattle police began to turn traffic away from the ferry terminal around 10 a.m. Authorities said the terminal, where passengers typically board for trips to Vashon Island and Southworth, would be closed until further notice.
It was not immediately clear what caused the crash. Officials with the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating.
The @SeattlePD is currently turning away ALL traffic at the #Fauntleroy terminal. No one will be permitted to line up on Fauntleroy Way. The terminal is CLOSED until further notice.
— Washington State Ferries (@wsferries) July 28, 2022
The Cathlamet was built in 1981 and rebuilt in 1993. It can carry a maximum of 124 vehicles and 1,200 passengers, according to officials.
Washington’s ferry system is the largest operating public ferry system in the U.S.
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