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Two vehicles crash on I‑290 near Main StreetErie County NY

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I-290, Amherst, NY

As discussed during the dispatch call, a motor vehicle accident occurred on the westbound I‑290 in Amherst, near the northbound Main Street exit. Two vehicles were involved, with one in the center lane and another in the center median. Emergency crews from Amherst Fire and Center 51 responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Amherst Fire Control
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Transcript:
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Motor vehicle accident on the westbound I‑290,
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just past the northbound Main Street exit.
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Two vehicles involved.
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One is in the center lane and one is in a ditch.
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Central motor vehicle accident on westbound I‑290 at the northbound Main Street exit.
00:31
Two vehicles involved, one in the middle lane, one in the ditch.
00:35
Amherst Fire responding.
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Center 51 responding to I‑290 West.
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Center 51 responding.
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The vehicle in the ditch is actually in the center median of the freeway.

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Location mentioned:
I-290, Amherst, NY
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