Manhattan, NY (January 25, 2026) – A serious car accident occurred on Saturday near the intersection of FDR Drive North and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge in East Harlem, leaving at least one person injured and trapped inside a vehicle.
The crash took place during the afternoon, triggering a swift response from FDNY, EMS, and NYPD units. Rescue crews worked urgently to extricate an occupant who was trapped in the wreckage. After successfully freeing the individual, paramedics provided emergency care before transporting them for further medical treatment.
The vehicle sustained major damage, and the scene created significant traffic backups near the bridge entrance and along FDR Drive. Authorities closed off affected lanes as they secured the area and began their investigation.
Details surrounding the cause of the accident remain under review, and no additional injuries have been confirmed at this time.
Our thoughts are with the individual who was injured, and we hope for a safe and full recovery.