Head-on collision on Route 5 near Erie County line, Pembroke
A head-on, two-car accident with multiple injuries is reported at 352 Main Road in the Town of Pembroke, near the Erie County line. Corfu, Pembroke and Darien fire departments are responding and Mercy Flight will be also.
UPDATE 2:39 p.m.: Traffic is backing up and Route 77 is reduced to a single lane in some places. The landing zone will be a lot at Jim & Bob's Service Co. Route 5 is being shut down. Akron Fire Department is requested to shut down 5 at Crittenden Road. In addition to Mercy Flight, an ambulance is needed at the scene. Responders are working to extricate victims.
UPDATE 2:43 p.m.: Corfu fire is going to shut down Lake Road at 5 to westbound traffic.
UPDATE 2:28: Fire police will also shut down Route 5 at Route 77. Mercy Flight has landed and the ambulance is on scene.
UPDATE 2:57 p.m.: It appears they are going to keep 5 at 77 open at least for the time being.
UPDATE 3:14 p.m.: Mercy Flight is airborne but no destination reported yet.
UPDATE 3:21 p.m.: Genesee County Coroner Kristine Flanagan has arrived on scene.
UPDATE 4:48 p.m.: The roadways are reopened. Responders are back in service.