Albuquerque, NM - Injury Crash at 12th St & Turquoise St

Albuquerque, NM (October 1, 2024) - A serious car accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, October 1, required support from local paramedics. The collision happened early that afternoon around 1:58 p.m. at the intersection of 12th Street NW and Turquoise Street NW. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. 

At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. Attending medical personnel assisted the injured parties before they were transferred to local hospitals for additional treatment. The severity of the related damages has not been determined. The area was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks removed the resulting debris. No additional information on the crash is currently available. However, local authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision. 

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

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