Overturned Vehicle on Route 17 Sparks Mass Casualty Event

January 01, 2026 | Chester, NY

Emergency medical services are on the scene of a mass casualty incident caused by an overturned vehicle on Route 17 East at mile marker 373.2 in Chester, New York. EMS has reported nine patients requiring evaluation and transport, and additional basic life support units have been requested. The incident was reported Jan. 1 at 4:39 p.m.

Emergency Medical Services Reporting 9 pts for Evaluation / Transporting at the Scene of an Overturned auto. addt Basic Life Support Request.

Details about the crash cause and patient conditions are unavailable at this time. Further updates will follow as information is released.

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