3 Injured In Accident On I-87 In Saugerties Monday: UPDATE

SAUGERTIES, NY — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday in the Town of Saugerties. State police were dispatched to the area of exits 20 and 21 of I-87 southbound around 12:36 p.m. The preliminary investigation found that heavy southbound traffic on I-87 was slowing or coming to a complete stop due to a property damage accident.

A van-type vehicle struck the rear end of another vehicle that had stopped in traffic.

A passenger in the van was seriously injured and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center.

Two other people were taken to Kingston Hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

The accident scene was cleared and all lanes have reopened but traffic delays in the area can be expected.

Original article:

SAUGERTIES, NY — State police are on the scene of a “serious injury accident” involving two vehicles. The accident occurred in the area exits 20 and 21 of I-87 southbound in the Town of Saugerties.

Police said more information will be released as it becomes available.

There could be delays in the area of the accident, police said.

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