3 Crashes In Melville; Fire Department Urges 'Extra Care' On Road

MELVILLE, NY — Three car crashes were reported in Melville within five hours on Wednesday morning, Suffolk police said. With Thanksgiving travel underway, the Melville Fire Department urged caution on the road.

The first crash was reported around 6 a.m., as there was a two-car collision on the eastbound Long Island Expressway near exit 50 in Melville, police said. The right and center lanes were closed for a short time.

A vehicle and a commercial truck collided at 10:34 a.m. on South Service and Broadhollow roads, police said. No one was injured, police said.

The third crash happened on Baylis Road at Broadhollow Road at 11:07 a.m., police said. One person was brought to a nearby hospital to be treated for injuries that are not life-threatening, police said. Police did not have information on how many vehicles were involved.

The Melville Fire Department said there were serious injuries in two of the three crashes in a Facebook post.

"We well understand that hundreds of people are passing through our district in what is one of the busiest travel weekends since the pandemic began," the fire department wrote. "We want only that each and every one of you reach your destinations safely, to be able to spend this special time with your family and friends. Please slow down, please take a little extra care and please drive defensively. The Chiefs, Officers, and members of the Melville Volunteer Fire Department thank you."