Allegany, NY (January 20, 2026) – A multi-vehicle accident with injuries took place Monday in Cattaraugus County at the intersection of Chapel Hill Rd and 5 Mile Rd, prompting a coordinated emergency response from the Allegany and Humphrey Fire Departments.
The crash occurred during the day on January 19, with emergency dispatchers assigning the incident number NIC: 26-0360. Initial reports confirmed multiple people were involved, and first responders quickly called for medical backup upon arrival at the scene. One ambulance was immediately used for patient transport, while an additional unit was requested to assess four other individuals who had sustained injuries.
Fire crews and EMS personnel worked together to stabilize the situation and evaluate all those involved. Though detailed information regarding the conditions of the victims has not yet been released, officials confirmed that at least one person was transported to a nearby medical facility for further treatment. The remaining individuals were assessed at the scene.
Traffic in the area was temporarily slowed as responders cleared the damaged vehicles and provided medical assistance. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities have yet to confirm any contributing factors.
Local law enforcement is continuing to gather information, including witness statements and environmental conditions, to determine the sequence of events leading up to the accident.
We send our best wishes for recovery to all those injured in this collision.
