Albuquerque, NM - Serious Injuries in Collision at Locust St & Lomas Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (October 10, 2024) - At least one person was hurt in the aftermath of a car crash in Albuquerque at the intersection of Locust Street NE and Lomas Boulevard NE on Wednesday, October 9. The accident was first reported late that night, around 11:35 p.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. 

The crash victims were provided medical aid at the scene, and those requiring further treatment were transferred by ambulance to local hospitals. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the crash are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation. 

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

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

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