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Crash Causes Delays On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Delays On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Delays On Hutchinson River Parkway In Westchester (Developing) A crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester is causing traffic delays in the area.  The crash happened on the northbound ramp of the parkway from Exit 13A/B in White Plains, according to traffic data from 511NY.  Following the incident, traffic is delayed on a long stretch of the parkway in the area. The right shoulder of one lane is also blocked in the area of the crash.  More information about the crash, including if there were injuries, is not yet available.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Injuries, Impacts Traffic On Saw Mill River Parkway In Westchester (Developing) A crash involving injuries blocked a lane of traffic on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Northern Westchester on Monday, June 9, impacting traffic.  The crash happened at around 12:20 p.m. on Monday on the northbound lanes of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Pleasantville near Exit 27, according to traffic data from 511NY.  The incident has blocked the left northbound lane, slowing traffic in the area.  More information about the crash, including the extent of injuries, has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (DEVELOPING) Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (DEVELOPING)
Thruway Closure: Trooper Thrown Down Embankment, Seriously Injured In NY Crash (Developing) A New York State Police trooper was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle on a highway in upstate New York. The Schenectady County wreck happened on the westbound Thruway (I-90) in Pattersonville, near Exit 26, at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, according to New York State Police.  A trooper was conducting a traffic stop on a Honda when a tractor, not pulling a trailer, slammed into the rear of their patrol car, which then struck the Honda. The impact knocked the trooper, who was standing on the passenger side a Honda, over the guardrail and down an embankment, police sai…

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Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports
Toddler On Baggage Belt Nearly Swept Away At Newark Liberty Airport: Reports Trouble keeps circling around Newark Liberty Airport. Amid an ongoing air traffic controller crisis that has forced delays and canceled flights at the airport, a new controversy struck in Jersey when a toddler nearly took a strange trip of his own. Port Authority police at the airport had to leap into action, according to multiple reports, when a child playing on a checked baggage conveyor belt nearly got swept away with the luggage. The fast-acting officers manning Terminal A prevented a potentially dangerous situation this week, police say, as they boy's mother was talking to agents behi…

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Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Crash Closes Taconic Parkway Stretch In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Taconic Parkway Stretch In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Taconic Parkway Stretch In Westchester (Developing) All southbound lanes of a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant are closed following a crash.  The crash happened on Wednesday, April 30 at around 4:30 p.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway at Commerce Street in Mount Pleasant, according to 511NY.  All two southbound lanes are closed as of 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday.  The crash caused injuries. More information has not yet been released.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay $100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay
$100 For Your Thoughts? MTA Launches Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey—And It Could Pay Got gripes about your commute? Your feedback could pay off–literally. The MTA officially launched its Spring 2025 Customers Count Survey on Monday, April 21, giving riders of the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), and Metro-North a chance to share their thoughts on the state of their commute. The survey is open through Sunday, May 4. Oh, and there’s prize money on the line: participants will be entered to win one of fifty $100 OMNY cards. “These surveys are essential for the MTA to understand what is working and where we can focus on to improve the customer journey,” said MTA Chie…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Closes Route 6/202 Stretch In Westchester (Developing) A crash has closed a stretch of road in Northern Westchester commonly known as the Goat Trail.  The crash happened on Wednesday, April 9 at around 3:40 p.m. on Route 202/6 in Cortlandt between Route 9 and Route 9D, according to 511NY.  The crash involved injuries, according to traffic reports. More information has not yet been made available by authorities.  Both directions of the Goat Trail are now closed.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
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Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Westchester Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Westchester
Vehicle Blaze During Morning Commute Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Westchester A vehicle fire caused major delays for Westchester County commuters during the Friday morning rush on April 4, backing up traffic in both directions on I-95.  The fire occurred at around 7:30 a.m. between Exits 18A (Mamaroneck – Fenimore Ave) and 18B (White Plains – Mamaroneck Ave), prompting a travel advisory just as the morning commute was reaching its peak, according to the NYS Thruway Authority.  All lanes were eventually reopened by 8:30 a.m., and congestion began to clear shortly afterward, officials said. It’s unclear whether anyone was injured in the incident or how the fi…

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'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Westchester: Officials 'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Westchester: Officials
'Dangerous' Bridge Construction Site Prompts New Traffic Signal Plan In Westchester: Officials Following reports of unsafe driving conditions and near-misses at a bridge construction site in Westchester, officials have announced new traffic control measures set to take effect next week. The unsafe conditions have been reported as part of the reconstruction of the second half of the Ardsley Road bridge, which spans the Sprain Brook Parkway and connects Ardsley to Edgemont and is expected to be completed this summer, according to the New York State Department of Transportation and Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.  Since work began on the remaining half of the bridge se…

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Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned
Demolition To Begin On Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester: Lane Closures, Traffic Stops Planned The next phase of work to demolish and replace the North Avenue bridge over Interstate 95 in New Rochelle will begin on Wednesday, March 12, weather permitting, which will bring lane closures and traffic stops for multiple weeks, officials announced.  The demolition process, which is expected to take approximately three weeks, will require overnight lane closures and traffic stops on both I-95 and North Avenue, impacting motorists traveling through the area.  To minimize daytime disruptions, much of the bridge removal will take place at night. Work will include the removal of larg…

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Train Strikes Tree In Hawthorne, Forcing Change To Rail Service: MTA Train Strikes Tree In Hawthorne, Forcing Change To Rail Service: MTA
Train Strikes Tree In Hawthorne, Forcing Change To Rail Service: MTA Two Metro-North trains were temporarily taken offline on Monday, Feb. 17, after striking trees.  The first was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in Wilton, Metro-North said in a social media post. None of the 70 people on board were injured, and rail authorities moved all passengers to buses to complete their trips. Service has since returned to normal. Several hours later, it happened again in New York.  A northbound Harlem Line train hit a tree near Hawthorne hours after the first tree strike.  Harlem Line service is suspended between North White Plains and Hawthorne…

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Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended
Car Rolls Over On I-287 In Port Chester After Being Rear-Ended A crash has left multiple lanes of Interstate 287 blocked in Westchester.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11 just before 2:10 p.m. on I-287 East in the area of Exit 10, when a vehicle driving in the left lane struck the rear of the car in front, according to New York State Police. The vehicle that was hit veered into the guide rail and rolled over, police said.  The driver of that car was injured and taken to a hospital. Meanwhile, the driver of the other car was ticketed for following too closely. The right and center lanes were temporarily blocked but have since reopen…

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by Ben Crnic
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Downed Tree, Wires Close Route 36 Stretch In Hudson Valley Downed Tree, Wires Close Route 36 Stretch In Hudson Valley
Downed Tree, Wires Close Route 36 Stretch In Hudson Valley A stretch of Route 36 in Putnam County is closed to traffic thanks to a downed tree and wires in the road. The closure of Drewville Road (Route 36) between Stoneleigh Avenue and West Shore Drive was announced by the Carmel Fire Department on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3:15 p.m.  According to the fire department, it is not yet known when the road will reopen. Fire officials are now working to extinguish a brush fire and remove the tree from the road with the help of NYSEG.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Lanes Reopen After Crash On NY Thruway In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash on I-87 in the Hudson Valley blocked multiple lanes for hours on Monday, Jan. 27. The incident happened in Rockland County on Monday, Jan. 27 at around 11:05 a.m. on I-87 South in Ramapo, according to 511NY.  The crash temporarily left the left and center southbound lanes blocked and caused stop-and-go traffic in the area. The lanes have since reopened to traffic. More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Stretch Of Road Near School In Northern Westchester Closed After Water Main Break Stretch Of Road Near School In Northern Westchester Closed After Water Main Break
Stretch Of Road Near School In Northern Westchester Closed After Water Main Break A stretch of road near a middle school in Northern Westchester is closed to traffic thanks to a water main break.  Watch Hill Road from Furnace Dock Road to Furnace Woods Road in the town of Cortlandt is closed as crews repair the break, Cortlandt officials announced on Friday, Jan. 24 just before 8 a.m.  The area is near Blue Mountain Middle School. Crews have set up a detour in the area.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Route 9A Stretch Reopens After Crash In Westchester (Developing) All lanes of one direction of a stretch of Route 9A in Westchester were temporarily blocked following a crash.  Both lanes of northbound Route 9A in Elmsford near Sam's Club at 333 Saw Mill River Rd. were closed as the result of a crash that happened on Tuesday, Jan. 21 just before 10:30 a.m., according to 511NY.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Preliminary reports said a truck overturned in the area, but authorities have not confirmed this.  The road was reopened as of 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday.  This is a developing story. Check …

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First Half Of Years-Long Bridge Repair Project Almost Done In Westchester First Half Of Years-Long Bridge Repair Project Almost Done In Westchester
First Half Of Years-Long Bridge Repair Project Almost Done In Westchester A small bridge over the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh has taken longer to rebuild than it took to restore France’s Notre Dame Cathedral, according to the town's supervisor.  The Ardsley Road bridge, a New York State-owned structure that connects Ardsley to Edgemont and is undergoing a multi-year reconstruction project, is approaching the completion of its first half after over four years of work, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Thursday, Jan. 16. According to an update from state officials received by Feiner, work on the second half of the bridge is expected to…

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Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
Taconic Parkway Clear After Car Hits Guardrail In Hudson Valley (Update) A crash caused a closure on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident happened in Putnam County on Thursday, Jan. 16 around 10:20 a.m. on the southbound Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley north of Exit 25, according to 511NY. According to New York State Police, a single car traveling south crashed into the center guard rail. No injuries were reported.  The parkway was cleared as of 1 p.m. 

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Traffic, Safety Changes Planned For Sprain Parkway, Nearby Road In Westchester Traffic, Safety Changes Planned For Sprain Parkway, Nearby Road In Westchester
Traffic, Safety Changes Planned For Sprain Parkway, Nearby Road In Westchester A series of major safety improvements aimed at reducing traffic hazards and enhancing infrastructure along the Sprain Brook Parkway and another busy road in Westchester have been announced by town officials.  The initiative includes significant upgrades to Dobbs Ferry Road and the Sprain Brook Parkway in the town of Greenburgh, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Tuesday, Jan. 14.  The planned changes, presented at a Town Board meeting by Planning Commissioner Garrett Duquesne, include: Realigning the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway on-ramp to align with the existing s…

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Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why
Lane Closures On Route 119 In Westchester Expected Through January: Here's Why Drivers in Tarrytown can expect lane closures on Route 119 for the rest of January as part of a major sewer main replacement project by the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities.  The work, which began this week, involves replacing a three-mile stretch of aging force sewer main pipe from just west of Carrollwood Drive to Elmsford. Frequent breaks in the pipe have caused significant issues for the county's sewer system and local residents, prompting the need for the large-scale project, Tarrytown village officials announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. For the rest of the m…

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'Unsafe' Light Post Causes Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where 'Unsafe' Light Post Causes Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where
'Unsafe' Light Post Causes Road Closure In Westchester: Here's Where Part of a busy road in Tuckahoe is temporarily closed to traffic as authorities address an unsafe condition involving a light post, police announced.  The closure, which affects Columbus Avenue between Circuit Avenue and Fulton Street, was announced by the Tuckahoe Police Department on social media on Tuesday, Jan. 7 around 4:50 p.m.  Officers are on-site diverting traffic until the issue is resolved and the area is deemed safe. The department thanked residents and drivers for their understanding and cooperation during the temporary disruption. 

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Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester To Close To Southbound Traffic Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester To Close To Southbound Traffic
Year-Long Detour: Bridge Over I-95 In Westchester To Close To Southbound Traffic A major construction project to replace an aging bridge over I-95 in Westchester is soon entering its next stage, bringing significant changes to traffic patterns that will last most of the year.  In an announcement, officials from the New York State Thruway Authority said the $31.8 million project to replace the 65-year-old North Avenue bridge in New Rochelle will require a temporary detour for southbound traffic through late 2025 beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 7.  As part of Stage 2 of the project, northbound traffic will continue to flow in a single lane on a newly completed p…

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Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night
Multiple Crashes Reported Across Westchester After Snowy Night Friday night's winter storm on Dec. 20 created hazardous conditions on Westchester County roadways, leading to numerous crashes Saturday morning, Dec. 21.  Slick roads and icy patches caused delays and closures as first responders and DOT crews worked to manage the fallout. As of 9:45 a.m., the New York Department of Transportation (NYDOT) reported several significant incidents across the county: Taconic State Parkway (Mount Pleasant): A crash involving property damage occurred on the southbound side, just north of West Stevens Avenue. The right shoulder of two lanes remains blocked …

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Bridge Replacement Mostly Finished In Mamaroneck: Ribbon-Cutting To Cause Road Closure Bridge Replacement Mostly Finished In Mamaroneck: Ribbon-Cutting To Cause Road Closure
Bridge Replacement Mostly Finished In Mamaroneck: Ribbon-Cutting To Cause Road Closure A bridge in Westchester that was closed for about a year during a reconstruction project will be shut down for a bit longer as officials celebrate its substantial completion.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the "substantial completion" of the Waverly Avenue bridge replacement in Mamaroneck will be held on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m., Town of Mamaroneck officials announced. During the ceremony, the bridge will close to vehicular traffic from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motorists in the area are asked to plan around the closure during this time.  The bridge replacement project …

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Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS
Traffic Impact To Last Nearly 2 Years As $30M Road Project Begins Near Hudson Valley HS Drivers should brace for delays, as a major $30 million construction project near a Hudson Valley high school is expected to impact traffic for nearly two years.  The project, which began in the Putnam County town of Carmel in September, will widen Fair Street from Simpson Road to Route 52, add sidewalks and streetlights, improve drainage, and create a new turning lane to make it easier to enter and exit the Carmel High School parking lot. The work is expected to continue through summer 2026, Carmel Central School District officials said in an announcement on Friday, Dec. 13.  Pu…

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Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Delays On Sprain Brook Parkway In Westchester (Developing) A crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester resulted in injuries and has blocked two lanes of travel.  The incident happened on Monday, Dec. 16 at around 2:20 p.m. on the northbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Hartsdale just south of Dobbs Ferry Road, according to reports.  The crash has left the right and center lanes blocked, causing traffic delays.  Injuries were also reported, but authorities have not yet released more information about the crash.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much
Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Set To Increase: Here's When, How Much Drivers crossing the new Tappan Zee Bridge will soon face a higher toll, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The increase will go into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with a 50-cent hike to the base NY E-ZPass toll rates and tolls-by-mail that began in 2024 and will continue each year through 2027, when it hits $7.75. The annual price increase means E-Z pass users will begin paying $6.75 on New Year's Day. The adjustment also includes an enhancement to the Westchester and Rockland Resident Discount Plan, which will rise from 17 percent to a 20 percent discount. The 40&nbs…

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4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Westchester, Causes Traffic 4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Westchester, Causes Traffic
4-Car Crash Blocks Lane Of I-87 In Westchester, Causes Traffic A crash temporarily blocked a lane of Interstate 87 in Westchester and slowed northbound traffic. The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 13 around 3:40 p.m. on I-87 North just after Exit 8/8A in Tarrytown, according to New York State Police. Troopers said four vehicles were involved in the collision and one person suffered minor injuries. The crash blocked the northbound left lane until around 4:30 p.m., causing a five-mile backup on I-287 East that worsened Friday rush-hour traffic.

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Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Westchester Motorists traveling on I-287 in Westchester County this weekend are being advised to expect delays as state police hold traffic in both directions for critical Con Edison work.  The 20-minute traffic stop will take place on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) in the Town of Greenburgh at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  The brief traffic stoppage will allow Con Edison crews to install a fiber optic cable above the highway between two towers on either side of the expressway. Traffic traveling eastbound will be stoppe…

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Overturned Vehicle Closes Both Directions Of Busy Westchester Road Overturned Vehicle Closes Both Directions Of Busy Westchester Road
Overturned Vehicle Closes Both Directions Of Busy Westchester Road A crash involving an overturned vehicle has left all lanes of a busy Northern Westchester roadway closed.  The crash happened on Thursday, Dec. 5 at around 5:15 p.m., when a vehicle flipped on Route 22 in North Salem between Sun Valley Drive and Sun Valley Heights Road near Interstate 684, according to reports.  The incident has left both directions of Route 22 closed.  The crash caused injuries, according to preliminary reports. More information has not yet been released by authorities.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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