Traffic & Transit
2 Children Killed In Crash On New York State Thruway
Police say the children were in the back of a minivan that was rear-ended by a pickup truck Thursday morning.
WATERLOO, NY – Two children were killed and two adults were seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash on the New York State Thruway Thursday morning, state police said.
Investigators believe that traffic was slowing for a lane closure near the Junius Ponds Rest Area in Waterloo when a pickup truck failed to slow down and struck a minivan from behind at about 10:30 a.m. The minivan then struck a small passenger vehicle, which struck a tractor-trailer, police said.
Two children, ages 9 and 11, in the backseat of the minivan were killed. They were wearing seat belts.
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The driver and front seat passenger of that minivan were airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with serious injuries.
The investigation is continuing and criminal charges will be filed, police said.
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