Rochester, NY – I-490 Westbound Blocked Following Car Accident with Injuries

Rochester, NY (October 31, 2018) – Authorities reported a motor vehicle accident believed to have involved at least two vehicles in the left lane of the I-490 on Wednesday morning, October 31. The crash occurred at around 8:24 a.m. and resulted in blocking the left lane of the interstate, westbound.

According to authorities, the crash took place on the interstate between Brown Street and Child Street, and traffic was reported to be at a stop and go status back to Washington Street. Police along with emergency medical personnel were promptly called to the scene to assist any victims and assess the damages.

Paramedics who responded to the crash site were able to verify injuries that resulted from the impact of the collision. However, there has been no word concerning the severity of the injuries involved or the number of victims.

No further details have been released pertaining to the events that led to this incident.

Police are likely to be actively involved in an investigation into the accident.

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Above all else, our most genuine sympathies are extended to the victim or victims of this accident as we preserve optimism for their full recoveries. It is important to understand that as a victim of someone else’s careless behavior, you may have rights after being injured in a car accident in New York.

Rochester, NY – I-490 Westbound Blocked Following Car Accident with Injuries

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