One Child Dead in Crash on NY-17
Wurstboro - A child is dead and several
others injured when a car driving on the NY-17 crashed and flipped over on
Friday afternoon.
The accident, which happened near exit 116,
which is near Bloomingburg in Sullivan County, resulted in at least three
people injured aside for the fatality. The car burst into flames as it crashed.
Hatzolah and other emergency personnel
responded to the scene and treated the victims. A chopper was called for the
more severely hurt.
The road in the area was closed, leading to
a traffic backup. Those traveling upstate for Shabbos should take precautions.
Chesed Shel Emes and Misaskim services were
not required.