Albuquerque, NM – Major Injury Collision at Coors Blvd & Central Ave
Albuquerque, NM (May 25, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries after a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Saturday, May 25. The accident occurred at the corner of Coors Boulevard NW and Central Avenue NW early that morning around 12:45 a.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been confirmed.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring additional treatment were later transferred to local hospitals for further support. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No further information on the crash is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. More information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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