Queens, NY – A car accident occurred on November 19 at the intersection of 136th Street and Hillside Avenue in Kew Gardens, Queens, around 7:10 PM EST. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, leaving two individuals injured and prompting immediate action from emergency services.
Initial reports from the NYPD indicate that the collision resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. Due to the severity of the crash, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) was called to the scene to assist in extricating one of the injured passengers trapped in the wreckage.
Paramedics quickly transported both injured individuals to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for medical treatment. While details about the nature and extent of their injuries have not been publicly disclosed, their conditions are currently unknown. NYPD officers were on-site to manage traffic and initiate a preliminary investigation into the cause of the accident.
Investigators have not yet confirmed the specific cause of the crash. However, early evidence suggests that one of the vehicles may have run a red light, contributing to the collision. As of now, no citations or charges have been issued, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.