BREAKING: (UPDATED 6:50) First responders are on scene of a serious motor vehicle accident on New Hempstead Road.

A van struck a tree with up to 10 passengers entrapped in the vehicle. All occupants of the van have been extracted at this time. It has been reported some were children (as young as 9 yrs. old – unconfirmed at this time). Some of the passengers were transported to Nyack Hospital and Westchester Medical.

VIDEO FROM THE SCENE

🚨 UPDATE: Orthodox News Outlets are reporting two fatalities from the accident.

Traffic Update – New Hempstead Road will be CLOSED in both directions between the PIP and Rt 45 for Accident Investigation.

** This post will be updated as information is available **

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