Saratoga Springs, NY (October 2, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon involving multiple vehicles on the exit 14 ramp of the Northway, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries. The incident was reported to the New York State Police around 4:54 PM.
According to police reports, the initial crash involved two cars that collided near the exit ramp, with one of the vehicles rolling over as a result of the impact. Following this collision, two additional vehicles crashed into each other while approaching the scene of the initial accident. This series of crashes led to significant traffic backups on I-87 northbound.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide assistance. The individual who sustained serious injuries from the initial crash was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Fortunately, no additional injuries were reported from the subsequent collisions.
Authorities partially closed the exit ramp to manage the situation, but all northbound lanes of the Northway remained open during the response and investigation.
Our thoughts are with the families and individuals affected by this tragic accident.
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