Mass Casualty Event On The Palisades: State Police Investigating Van Crash That Sent 9 To The Hospital

Mass Casualty Event On The Palisades: State Police Investigating Van Crash That Sent 9 To The Hospital

8 were rushed to Westchester Medical Center, while one was taken to Montefiore Nyack Hospital, according to NYSP.

9 taken to hospitals after Palisades Parkway crash, State Police say

Multiple people were said to b e injured. Here's what we know so far.

NY State Police responding to minivan crash on Palisades Parkway

New York State Police are currently responding to a minivan crash on the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway in New City.

PALISADES PARKWAY CRASH UPDATE: One Child Stable in ICU, Others Being Released

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School Van Carrying Special Needs Children On Palisades Crashes Into Tree, Nine Injured

Nine people, including seven children, were injured Monday afternoon after a vehicle transporting students from a special education school crashed into a tree on the Palisades Interstate Parkway between New York and New Jersey. The accident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time in the southbound lanes of the Palisades Parkway near Exit 11, prompting a large emergency response from multiple agencies. Numerous emergency personnel responded to the scene, including Hatzalah volunteers, Spring Hill EMS, Rockland County paramedics, and several law enforcement units. First responders treated the injured, secured the crash site, and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. According to sources, the vehicle was transporting seven children and two adults from a special education school when it veered off the road and struck a tree. One child sustained serious injuries, while the remaining passengers were reported to be in stable condition. All nine occupants of the vehicle were transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. No additional information has been released regarding the condition of the child who was seriously injured. The accident caused major traffic delays in the southbound lanes of the Palisades Parkway, and motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews remained on the scene. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash. {Matzav.com}

Nine Hospitalized, Stable After Accident on Palisades Parkway Exit 11

Seven children and two adults were injured in the one-vehicle crash near Exit 11; all were reported stable Monday afternoon as of 4 pm. By Kim Anderson RA