Rochester, NY (January 9, 2026) – Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a serious motor vehicle accident on Thursday at the intersection of W Ridge Rd and Lake Ave in Rochester, where at least one person was reported trapped inside a vehicle.
The collision occurred during the day and prompted a swift multi-agency response. Firefighters and paramedics worked urgently to extricate the trapped individual, using specialized tools to safely remove them from the wreckage. Once freed, the injured parties received immediate medical attention for a range of injuries at the scene.
Traffic in the area was significantly affected as responders managed both the rescue and cleanup operations. Authorities have not yet released full details on the number of people injured or the cause of the crash.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with those involved, and we hope for a full and timely recovery for the injured.
