A car and semi-truck have collided on the bridge over the Thruway at the Pembroke exit.
The car is reportedly heavily damaged and extrication is required.
Indian Falls, Pembroke and East Pembroke fire and Mercy EMS are responding.
UPDATE 11:34 a.m.: There is one injury and it is reported as serious.
UPDATE 11:36 a.m.: East Pembroke's response has been canceled. "On extrication, we're all set," said the Chief responding. Mercy Flight was cancelled.
I just read on a Buffalo news
I just read on a Buffalo news site that the thruway is closed between Pembroke and Depew. Is that due to this accident?
Not sure. It sounded like
Not sure. It sounded like this exit was being closed.
Unfortunately one person was
Unfortunately one person was fatally injured.
I'm waiting for official
I'm waiting for official confirmation before reporting that, but that does appear to be the case.
what ever is going on i am
what ever is going on i am told the thruway is closed from LeRoy on now
From the NY Thruway
From the NY Thruway site:
All lanes remain blocked I-90 WB at milepost 401.2 ALL TRAFFIC MUST EXIT AT EXIT 48
Motorists should plan for extended delays. Motorists familiar with the area may wish to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
The Thruway cams show no hold ups at Batavia or Le Roy, and the Pembroke cam has been taken off line. <a href="http://www.nysthruway.gov/webcams/index.html">click here</a>
I heard on the radio this
I heard on the radio this morning that the woman driving the car hit a deer, disabling her car. Then the semi came along. A terrible Christmas for all involved.