New York, NY (January 18, 2026) – A serious vehicle accident occurred on Saturday evening near W 116th St and Boulevard in Manhattan, with reports indicating that multiple individuals were trapped inside a vehicle at the time of the crash.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly before 6:00 p.m. after dispatchers received calls about a possible entrapment situation. Fire backup was quickly requested as crews arrived to find occupants reportedly unable to exit the vehicle without assistance.
Rescue operations were initiated immediately, with fire units working to safely remove those trapped. While the exact number of injured individuals and the extent of their injuries have not been confirmed, several people were believed to have sustained trauma requiring medical evaluation.
The incident caused temporary traffic congestion along W 116th St as emergency responders worked to stabilize the scene and assist the victims. Officials are actively investigating the cause of the accident and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Our thoughts are with those hurt in this incident, and we wish them a smooth and swift recovery.
