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Car crashes into guard rail on westbound Thruway

By Billie Owens

A car has reportedly smashed into the guard rail on the westbound Thruway at mile marker 386.2. There are injuries. Town of Batavia Fire Department and medics are responding.

UPDATE 4:15 p.m.: Responders on scene say there is one female, said to be argumentative, who was thought to be injured, but claims she has no pain. State police are arriving on scene. The car is partially blocking the roadway.

UPDATE 4:20 p.m.: Engine 24 is handling the assignment and medics are put back in service.

UPDATE 4:22 p.m.: The passing lane will be briefly shut down so responders can clear away debris in the roadway.

UPDATE 4:38 p.m.: Town of Batavia is back in service. The driver declined medical treatment.

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