Two Extricated In Crash That Caused Sprain Parkway Closure In Yonkers

A large team of first responders were able to extricate two people following a serious crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway.

The team working to save a victim.
Photo Credit: *Yonkers Police Department*

A person was seriously injured during a crash on the Strain.
Photo Credit: *Yonkers Police Department*

First responders from multiple departments work together to save an injured person.
Photo Credit: *Yonkers Police Department*

One of the vehicles.
Photo Credit: *Yonkers Police Department*

Kathy Reakes

08/16/2018 10:41 a.m.

The crash, which occurred around 3:41 p.m. Wednesday on the Sprain near Jackson Avenue and the Greenburgh/Yonkers border, left two people trapped, with one seriously injured, said the New York State Police.

The two were saved by the Yonkers Police Department Emergency Services Unit, IAFF Local 628 Yonkers firefighters, and Empress Emergency Medical Services working together to extricate victims. Also on hand was firefighters with the Greenville and Fairview fire departments.

"One victim suffered severe trauma to her leg, but thankfully no loss of life," said Yonkers police officials on Facebook.

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