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TONAWANDA, Erie County, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2026 — A crash with injuries shut down part of I-190, the Niagara Thruway, southbound on Saturday morning, November 7, according to a regional traffic monitoring system. The collision was reported before Exit N15 near Sheridan Dr in Tonawanda, NY.
The crash was logged at 9:25 a.m., with injuries confirmed but not detailed. The number and type of vehicles involved have not been released.
Traffic authorities have not yet said what caused the crash or whether any citations were issued. The extent of the injuries and how many people were hurt remain unconfirmed.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
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A large share of crashes occur on highways and interchanges, especially near exits and merge points where vehicles change speed or lanes quickly.
How can drivers reduce their crash risk?
Keeping a safe following distance, avoiding distractions, and slowing down near exits and merge areas can lower the chance of a collision.
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Were any lanes closed because of this crash?
The source did not specify lane closures, only that the crash with injuries was reported southbound before Exit N15 on I-190.
