DUNKIRK, NY — New York State Police responded to more than a dozen collisions involving several dozen vehicles on the Thruway on Jan. 20 and 21.
All lanes were initially blocked westbound between Exit 59 and Exit 60, with additional lane closures in the area due to several nearby accidents involving multiple jackknifed tractor trailers and passenger vehicles.
Traffic diversions were established at Exits 57, 58 and 59.
Two individuals were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
All lanes reopened and traffic diversions were lifted as of 1:16 a.m. Jan. 21.
Multiple vehicle and traffic citations were issued.
