North Tonawanda, NY (January 25, 2026) – A multi-vehicle accident involving a vehicle that came to rest on nearby train tracks occurred on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of River Rd and Witmer Rd in North Tonawanda, leaving at least one person injured.
The incident was reported at approximately 3:49 p.m. Emergency units responded swiftly to the scene, where they encountered two vehicles involved in the crash, with one ending up dangerously close to, or partially on, the adjacent rail tracks. Crews from North Tonawanda Fire and EMS acted quickly to assess injuries and ensure safety near the tracks.
Injured individuals received on-site care from paramedics, and at least one person required further medical evaluation. While the full extent of the injuries remains unknown, emergency crews remained on scene to provide support and ensure no one else was harmed.
Train traffic in the vicinity was temporarily suspended as a precaution, while law enforcement secured the area and began their investigation into the cause of the collision. Both vehicles sustained moderate to heavy damage, and traffic was rerouted for over an hour during the response efforts.
The accident remains under investigation, and authorities have not yet released further information on contributing factors. We send our well-wishes to all who were affected and hope for a full recovery for those injured.
