Update (1741 EST): Local media reports that the incident appears to be an accident and not a targeted attack.
Officials tell ABC News incident of vehicle into pedestrians at Alaska Airlines departure level at SeaTac Airport appears to have been an accident and not intentional. 3 people injured and sent to hospitals. Police are interviewing people to understand more.
— Alex Stone (@astoneabcnews) May 17, 2023
At approximately 1645 EST, reports began to emerge of a suspected ramming attack at Seattle-Tacoma Airport in Washington State.
By 1719 EST, the airport confirmed that pedestrians had been struck and the upper drive for drop offs and pick ups had been closed. They also said three had been injured and transported to local hospitals. This is developing.
2:19 PM: Port of Seattle PD and FD have responded to a vehicle accident on the upper drive. Three people have been injured and transported to area hospitals. The upper drive will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Please use alternate access options.
— Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport (@flySEA) May 17, 2023
