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EAST PATCHOGUE, Suffolk County, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2026 — A traffic crash with injuries closed part of the intersection of Medford Avenue and Terry Road on Sunday afternoon, October 18, according to a local fire alert post. Drivers were urged to use caution in the area while crews worked the scene.
The crash was reported shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the post said. Responders were sent to the intersection, and at least one person was reported hurt.
Emergency crews worked to clear the scene and manage traffic around the intersection.
The crash remains under investigation. We hope those who were hurt recover fully.
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