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Originally published April 17, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified April 17, 2008 at 9:46 PM

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Collision slightly damages street car

For the fourth time since Seattle's South Lake Union streetcar went into service, a car has sustained minor damage in a collision.

For the fourth time since the South Lake Union streetcar went into service, a car has sustained minor damage in a collision.

Shortly after 2 p.m. today, the Red streetcar, one of two in service on the line at the time, was traveling west on Valley Street when it was involved in a bumper-bender with a car that exited the Center for Wooden Boats parking lot at the south end of the lake and ran a stop sign, according to Seattle transportation department spokesman Rick Sheridan.

The streetcar was traveling about 10 mph when it struck the car, Sheridan said. There were passengers on the streetcar, but no injuries were reported.

The streetcar's right front bumper was damaged, as was the car's front bumper. The streetcar was out of service for about a half-hour while the detachable bumper was removed. The streetcar was returned to service without it.

Sheridan said a replacement bumper would be attached after the Red car was retired for the day. Damage to the streetcar was estimated at less than $1,000.

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