One person critical after crash in Alki neighborhood closes streets, brings down wires

SEATTLE -- Firefighters had to cut the roof off of a vehicle to get someone out after a serious crash in the Alki neighborhood Monday morning. 

According to the Seattle Fire Department, the two-vehicle crash happened about 9:30 a.m. Monday at 59th Avenue SW and SW Horton Street.

Two people were taken to a hospital, one with serious injuries and another in critical condition.

The crash brought down wires in the area. Firefighters say avoid the area if possible.