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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Rushford: Amish buggy accident injures several, one seriously

As many as ten people were reportedly injured when an Amish buggy overturned in a ditch on Tucker Hill Road in Rushford. The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. Wednesday. Allegany County 911 sent several ambulance services to the scene. Three helicopters were automatically places on standby. The roadway was shut down. Reports have indicated that while most of the injuries were minor, one female patient, believed to be in her 70's, suffered facial trauma and other injuries. Mercy Flight landed at the crash scene and transported her to Erie County Medical Center. The crash is being investigated by state police.