Accidents are very common in the winter months. The weather doesn’t always have to be the cause. A terrible accident happened in the Hudson Valley the day after slippery road conditions.
A massive backup ensued after a horrific accident in Poughkeepsie. Rescuers rescue a victim of a horrific accident from a car that was damaged beyond recognition.
A multi-car accident halted traffic on northbound Rte 9.
If you’re commuting to work on Rte 9 in Poughkeepsie today, or possibly driving down the road during an early lunch break, you might have noticed a horrific car accident. Police officers, paramedics, firefighters and tow truck drivers were all on hand to help the injured and clear the debris from the road.
The accident occurred just before 11 a.m. on January 26 and happened in front of the Texas Road House.
At least two cars were damaged and stuck on Rte 9 Northbound.
Another vehicle was damaged and appeared to have veered off the road, stopping just yards from a closed school bus stop.
Traffic toward Poughkeepsie was backed up for miles. The traffic jam was behind the Holiday Inn.
We do not know what could have caused the accident and we do not know if anyone was seriously injured at the time. We will update this story as more information is released. Get constant traffic updates through our mobile app.
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