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One Person Injured Following Four-Car Collision on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge

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Published Jul 23 at 7:14 AM · Updated Jul 23 at 7:21 AM

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A four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge has blocked two lanes.
Emergency services are on the scene, with one ambulance present and additional units potentially needed.

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Jul 23, 7:48AM

EMS has removed the injured person, and two cars are being towed from the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. Box 8037, the one patient is being removed by EMS. The two cars are being towed away and Engine 161 is 10-8, 10-36, Code 3. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037, by Old Image Company 161. The time now is 0745 hours.

Jul 23, 7:34AM

One person is injured and with the medics, per firefighters. Tow trucks are needed for all four vehicles involved. Three out of four lanes remain blocked on the upper level headed towards Brooklyn.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. We have one injury. They are with the ambulance now. We do not need a second ambulance. We have four cars involved. We need tow trucks for four vehicles. You can release 242 and 149. We have three out of four lanes blocked on the upper level Brooklyn bound of the Verrazano Bridge. 10-4. This report received at 0733 hours. Suspense.

Jul 23, 7:33AM

Two cars still need removal, and heavy traffic persists as lanes merge from four to only one. A tow truck is arriving to assist at the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Uh, 4 Mary, K? That situation is still the same. We've got two cars that need removal. EMS is still with one patient. And that's it, just heavy traffic. It's four lanes into one, so it's delaying everything. Actually, I see the wrecker coming up now. 10-4, stand by on the battalion 21. 1, 10-4, the 21 will be 10-8. 10-4.

Jul 23, 7:27AM

Video from Citizen user @BrooklynUser842549005 shows part of the collision scene at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where first responders can be seen overseeing the incident.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

Firefighters from both Brooklyn and Staten Island are operating at the scene.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

An ambulance is on the scene, but only one is currently available. Additional may be requested if needed.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Battalion 21, 10-4. Battalion 21, K. Yeah, let 242 know that an ambulance is making its way up, but it's just one ambulance. If they need a second one, they have to call for it. Staten Island Central Company, 242. 242 to Staten Island, 10-4, we have the ambulance on our side. They're going to be operating across the as well. We're still on scene. We're still waiting for...

Jul 23, 7:18AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Jul 23, 7:16AM

Responders confirm two lanes are blocked on the bridge's upper level following the four-car collision. EMS is continuing to the scene as responders continue their assessment of the situation.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine 242 to Staten Island. Engine company 242, k. A four-car accident on the upper level of the bridge, taking up two lanes. Have EMS continue in, and 161 to 81 is going to pick it up on their side. We're just going to operate across the divider. It's safe. Both lanes are blocked right now, and we're just going to check it out, make sure everybody's okay. 10-

Jul 23, 7:14AM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Staten Island Battalion 21, K. 21. TBTA, states upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident, K. 21, 10-4.Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, on the Verrazano Bridge, upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident. Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, upper level.

Jul 23, 7:14AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Verrazzano Bridge Plz.

Jul 23, 7:48AM

EMS has removed the injured person, and two cars are being towed from the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. Box 8037, the one patient is being removed by EMS. The two cars are being towed away and Engine 161 is 10-8, 10-36, Code 3. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037, by Old Image Company 161. The time now is 0745 hours.

Jul 23, 7:34AM

One person is injured and with the medics, per firefighters. Tow trucks are needed for all four vehicles involved. Three out of four lanes remain blocked on the upper level headed towards Brooklyn.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. We have one injury. They are with the ambulance now. We do not need a second ambulance. We have four cars involved. We need tow trucks for four vehicles. You can release 242 and 149. We have three out of four lanes blocked on the upper level Brooklyn bound of the Verrazano Bridge. 10-4. This report received at 0733 hours. Suspense.

Jul 23, 7:33AM

Two cars still need removal, and heavy traffic persists as lanes merge from four to only one. A tow truck is arriving to assist at the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Uh, 4 Mary, K? That situation is still the same. We've got two cars that need removal. EMS is still with one patient. And that's it, just heavy traffic. It's four lanes into one, so it's delaying everything. Actually, I see the wrecker coming up now. 10-4, stand by on the battalion 21. 1, 10-4, the 21 will be 10-8. 10-4.

Jul 23, 7:27AM

Video from Citizen user @BrooklynUser842549005 shows part of the collision scene at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where first responders can be seen overseeing the incident.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

Firefighters from both Brooklyn and Staten Island are operating at the scene.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

An ambulance is on the scene, but only one is currently available. Additional may be requested if needed.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Battalion 21, 10-4. Battalion 21, K. Yeah, let 242 know that an ambulance is making its way up, but it's just one ambulance. If they need a second one, they have to call for it. Staten Island Central Company, 242. 242 to Staten Island, 10-4, we have the ambulance on our side. They're going to be operating across the as well. We're still on scene. We're still waiting for...

Jul 23, 7:18AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Jul 23, 7:16AM

Responders confirm two lanes are blocked on the bridge's upper level following the four-car collision. EMS is continuing to the scene as responders continue their assessment of the situation.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine 242 to Staten Island. Engine company 242, k. A four-car accident on the upper level of the bridge, taking up two lanes. Have EMS continue in, and 161 to 81 is going to pick it up on their side. We're just going to operate across the divider. It's safe. Both lanes are blocked right now, and we're just going to check it out, make sure everybody's okay. 10-

Jul 23, 7:14AM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Staten Island Battalion 21, K. 21. TBTA, states upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident, K. 21, 10-4.Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, on the Verrazano Bridge, upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident. Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, upper level.

Jul 23, 7:14AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Verrazzano Bridge Plz.

Jul 23, 7:48AM

EMS has removed the injured person, and two cars are being towed from the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. Box 8037, the one patient is being removed by EMS. The two cars are being towed away and Engine 161 is 10-8, 10-36, Code 3. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037, by Old Image Company 161. The time now is 0745 hours.

Jul 23, 7:34AM

One person is injured and with the medics, per firefighters. Tow trucks are needed for all four vehicles involved. Three out of four lanes remain blocked on the upper level headed towards Brooklyn.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. We have one injury. They are with the ambulance now. We do not need a second ambulance. We have four cars involved. We need tow trucks for four vehicles. You can release 242 and 149. We have three out of four lanes blocked on the upper level Brooklyn bound of the Verrazano Bridge. 10-4. This report received at 0733 hours. Suspense.

Jul 23, 7:33AM

Two cars still need removal, and heavy traffic persists as lanes merge from four to only one. A tow truck is arriving to assist at the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Uh, 4 Mary, K? That situation is still the same. We've got two cars that need removal. EMS is still with one patient. And that's it, just heavy traffic. It's four lanes into one, so it's delaying everything. Actually, I see the wrecker coming up now. 10-4, stand by on the battalion 21. 1, 10-4, the 21 will be 10-8. 10-4.

Jul 23, 7:27AM

Video from Citizen user @BrooklynUser842549005 shows part of the collision scene at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where first responders can be seen overseeing the incident.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

Firefighters from both Brooklyn and Staten Island are operating at the scene.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

An ambulance is on the scene, but only one is currently available. Additional may be requested if needed.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Battalion 21, 10-4. Battalion 21, K. Yeah, let 242 know that an ambulance is making its way up, but it's just one ambulance. If they need a second one, they have to call for it. Staten Island Central Company, 242. 242 to Staten Island, 10-4, we have the ambulance on our side. They're going to be operating across the as well. We're still on scene. We're still waiting for...

Jul 23, 7:18AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Jul 23, 7:16AM

Responders confirm two lanes are blocked on the bridge's upper level following the four-car collision. EMS is continuing to the scene as responders continue their assessment of the situation.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine 242 to Staten Island. Engine company 242, k. A four-car accident on the upper level of the bridge, taking up two lanes. Have EMS continue in, and 161 to 81 is going to pick it up on their side. We're just going to operate across the divider. It's safe. Both lanes are blocked right now, and we're just going to check it out, make sure everybody's okay. 10-

Jul 23, 7:14AM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Staten Island Battalion 21, K. 21. TBTA, states upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident, K. 21, 10-4.Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, on the Verrazano Bridge, upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident. Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, upper level.

Jul 23, 7:14AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Verrazzano Bridge Plz.

Jul 23, 7:48AM

EMS has removed the injured person, and two cars are being towed from the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. Box 8037, the one patient is being removed by EMS. The two cars are being towed away and Engine 161 is 10-8, 10-36, Code 3. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037, by Old Image Company 161. The time now is 0745 hours.

Jul 23, 7:34AM

One person is injured and with the medics, per firefighters. Tow trucks are needed for all four vehicles involved. Three out of four lanes remain blocked on the upper level headed towards Brooklyn.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. We have one injury. They are with the ambulance now. We do not need a second ambulance. We have four cars involved. We need tow trucks for four vehicles. You can release 242 and 149. We have three out of four lanes blocked on the upper level Brooklyn bound of the Verrazano Bridge. 10-4. This report received at 0733 hours. Suspense.

Jul 23, 7:33AM

Two cars still need removal, and heavy traffic persists as lanes merge from four to only one. A tow truck is arriving to assist at the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Uh, 4 Mary, K? That situation is still the same. We've got two cars that need removal. EMS is still with one patient. And that's it, just heavy traffic. It's four lanes into one, so it's delaying everything. Actually, I see the wrecker coming up now. 10-4, stand by on the battalion 21. 1, 10-4, the 21 will be 10-8. 10-4.

Jul 23, 7:27AM

Video from Citizen user @BrooklynUser842549005 shows part of the collision scene at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where first responders can be seen overseeing the incident.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

Firefighters from both Brooklyn and Staten Island are operating at the scene.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

An ambulance is on the scene, but only one is currently available. Additional may be requested if needed.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Battalion 21, 10-4. Battalion 21, K. Yeah, let 242 know that an ambulance is making its way up, but it's just one ambulance. If they need a second one, they have to call for it. Staten Island Central Company, 242. 242 to Staten Island, 10-4, we have the ambulance on our side. They're going to be operating across the as well. We're still on scene. We're still waiting for...

Jul 23, 7:18AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Jul 23, 7:16AM

Responders confirm two lanes are blocked on the bridge's upper level following the four-car collision. EMS is continuing to the scene as responders continue their assessment of the situation.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine 242 to Staten Island. Engine company 242, k. A four-car accident on the upper level of the bridge, taking up two lanes. Have EMS continue in, and 161 to 81 is going to pick it up on their side. We're just going to operate across the divider. It's safe. Both lanes are blocked right now, and we're just going to check it out, make sure everybody's okay. 10-

Jul 23, 7:14AM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Staten Island Battalion 21, K. 21. TBTA, states upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident, K. 21, 10-4.Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, on the Verrazano Bridge, upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident. Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, upper level.

Jul 23, 7:14AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Verrazzano Bridge Plz.

Jul 23, 7:48AM

EMS has removed the injured person, and two cars are being towed from the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. Box 8037, the one patient is being removed by EMS. The two cars are being towed away and Engine 161 is 10-8, 10-36, Code 3. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037. 10-36, Code 3, Box 8037, by Old Image Company 161. The time now is 0745 hours.

Jul 23, 7:34AM

One person is injured and with the medics, per firefighters. Tow trucks are needed for all four vehicles involved. Three out of four lanes remain blocked on the upper level headed towards Brooklyn.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine Company 161 to Staten Island. Engine Company 161, K. We have one injury. They are with the ambulance now. We do not need a second ambulance. We have four cars involved. We need tow trucks for four vehicles. You can release 242 and 149. We have three out of four lanes blocked on the upper level Brooklyn bound of the Verrazano Bridge. 10-4. This report received at 0733 hours. Suspense.

Jul 23, 7:33AM

Two cars still need removal, and heavy traffic persists as lanes merge from four to only one. A tow truck is arriving to assist at the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Uh, 4 Mary, K? That situation is still the same. We've got two cars that need removal. EMS is still with one patient. And that's it, just heavy traffic. It's four lanes into one, so it's delaying everything. Actually, I see the wrecker coming up now. 10-4, stand by on the battalion 21. 1, 10-4, the 21 will be 10-8. 10-4.

Jul 23, 7:27AM

Video from Citizen user @BrooklynUser842549005 shows part of the collision scene at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, where first responders can be seen overseeing the incident.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

Firefighters from both Brooklyn and Staten Island are operating at the scene.

Jul 23, 7:21AM

An ambulance is on the scene, but only one is currently available. Additional may be requested if needed.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Battalion 21, 10-4. Battalion 21, K. Yeah, let 242 know that an ambulance is making its way up, but it's just one ambulance. If they need a second one, they have to call for it. Staten Island Central Company, 242. 242 to Staten Island, 10-4, we have the ambulance on our side. They're going to be operating across the as well. We're still on scene. We're still waiting for...

Jul 23, 7:18AM

The address reported for this incident has changed to Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Jul 23, 7:16AM

Responders confirm two lanes are blocked on the bridge's upper level following the four-car collision. EMS is continuing to the scene as responders continue their assessment of the situation.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30

Engine 242 to Staten Island. Engine company 242, k. A four-car accident on the upper level of the bridge, taking up two lanes. Have EMS continue in, and 161 to 81 is going to pick it up on their side. We're just going to operate across the divider. It's safe. Both lanes are blocked right now, and we're just going to check it out, make sure everybody's okay. 10-

Jul 23, 7:14AM

Firefighters are responding to a report of a four-car collision on the Brooklyn-bound upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31

Staten Island Battalion 21, K. 21. TBTA, states upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident, K. 21, 10-4.Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, on the Verrazano Bridge, upper level, Brooklyn bound, four-car accident. Staten Island EMS, 911, box 8037, upper level.

Jul 23, 7:14AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1 Verrazzano Bridge Plz.

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Comments19

mrstatenislandJul 23 at 7:45 AM

Cars that shouldn’t be on the HOV lane switching last minute, happens all the time!!!

shoreroseJul 23 at 7:31 AM

Speed demons actions

statenislandUser1300595017Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

Praying everyone is ok.

brooklynUser1977148023Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

🙏

mrstatenislandJul 23 at 7:45 AM

Cars that shouldn’t be on the HOV lane switching last minute, happens all the time!!!

shoreroseJul 23 at 7:31 AM

Speed demons actions

statenislandUser1300595017Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

Praying everyone is ok.

brooklynUser1977148023Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

🙏

mrstatenislandJul 23 at 7:45 AM

Cars that shouldn’t be on the HOV lane switching last minute, happens all the time!!!

shoreroseJul 23 at 7:31 AM

Speed demons actions

statenislandUser1300595017Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

Praying everyone is ok.

brooklynUser1977148023Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

🙏

mrstatenislandJul 23 at 7:45 AM

Cars that shouldn’t be on the HOV lane switching last minute, happens all the time!!!

shoreroseJul 23 at 7:31 AM

Speed demons actions

statenislandUser1300595017Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

Praying everyone is ok.

brooklynUser1977148023Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

🙏

mrstatenislandJul 23 at 7:45 AM

Cars that shouldn’t be on the HOV lane switching last minute, happens all the time!!!

shoreroseJul 23 at 7:31 AM

Speed demons actions

statenislandUser1300595017Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

Praying everyone is ok.

brooklynUser1977148023Jul 23 at 7:22 AM

🙏

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