8 Injured In 3-Car Collision In Hyde Park

HYDE PARK, NY — Eight people were taken to the hospital after a three-car crash in the town of Hyde Park Monday.

The Roosevelt Fire District said the collision happened shortly before 2 p.m. Monday on Route 9 near Education Lane in Hyde Park.

First responders found a serious three-vehicle accident with one person “heavily entrapped” in one of the vehicles.

Additional resources were requested due to the number of people involved in the crash.

Fire officials said, in total, eight people were taken to three area hospitals with various levels of injury.

Because of the investigation and extensive cleanup, Route 9 was closed from South Cross Road to Hudson View Terrace.

The road was cleared and reopened shortly after 6 p.m. Monday.

The Roosevelt Fire District was assisted by the Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, NDP EMS, West Clinton Fire District and the Town of Hyde Park Police Department.