Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Car Wreck at San Mateo Blvd & Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (August 19, 2024) – On Monday, August 19, at least one person suffered injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision occurred at around 1:23 a.m. at the intersection of San Mateo Boulevard Northeast and Central Avenue Northeast. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary medical aid. 

The injured parties were provided aid at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties are currently available. The area was closed for several hours as a result of the crash, and emergency crews worked to clear the scene and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further updates have been provided. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing accident investigation. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. 

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