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Albuquerque, NM (January 10, 2026) – A traffic collision reported late on Thursday morning near the intersection of 3rd Boulevard SW and Blake Road SW left at least one person injured, prompting a medical response from Albuquerque rescue units.
Rescue 32 was dispatched around 11:38 a.m. following a 29 Bravo 1 alert, a classification for motor vehicle accidents involving confirmed injuries. According to initial reports, a woman inside a blue vehicle was experiencing knee pain following the crash, and airbags had deployed on impact.
First responders arrived at the scene to evaluate the injured individual and assess any further hazards. The extent of injuries sustained has not been publicly released, nor has information regarding other potential occupants or vehicles involved.
The area around 3rd Blvd and Blake Rd is a mix of residential and commuter traffic routes in Albuquerque’s South Valley, where vehicle incidents have occurred in the past due to narrow lanes and limited visibility at intersections. Officials have not yet stated what factors may have led to this specific crash, but an investigation is underway.
Emergency crews remained on scene to assist the injured and manage traffic through the affected area. Cleanup and assessment operations were completed without major delays to surrounding roadways.
We send our well wishes to the injured party and hope for a swift recovery.
