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A tractor-trailer has reportedly rolled over on Route 20 in Darien, but the driver has spoken to dispatch and claims to be uninjured, though he is trapped in the cab of the vehicle.

His load is considered non-hazardous.

The location is 2041 Broadway Road.

Darien Fire Department and Mercy EMS dispatched. Alexander requested for traffic control on Route 20. Westbound traffic will be shut down.

A chief reports the roadway is heavily snow covered.

UPDATE 11:26 p.m.: Mercy EMS can take its time driving to the scene, according to a chief. Darien's ambulance is also in route.

UPDATE 11:30 p.m.: Traffic not being shut down. Alexander being asked to slow traffic at Smithley Road.

UPDATE 11:44 p.m.: Driver is out of the truck.

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A motor-vehicle accident is reported in the area of 6004 N. Lake Road, Bergen.

The vehicle is well off the road.

Unknown injuries.

A chief on scene is checking to see if extrication is needed.

Bergen Fire Department and ambulance responding.

UPDATE 11:09 a.m.: No specific word, but this doesn't sound like serious injuries, nor does it sound like extrication was required.

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A car has struck a pedestrian on North Lyon Street, Batavia.

The person is down, but injuries are believed to be minor.

City Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.

A motor-vehicle accident is reported at the intersection of Park Road and Oak Street in the City of Batavia. No one is believed to be injured. City police are responding.

UPDATE 12:41 p.m.: City firefighters are requested to the scene because of a broken/leaking radiator.

UPDATE 1:04 p.m.: Both vehicles are blocking the roadway. Two tow trucks will remove them soon -- a responder says in about five minutes.

UPDATE 1:18 p.m.: All units are back in service.

A woman told a deputy she was fiddling with her GPS (global positioning system) prior to rear-ending a car which was stopped on Route 5 at Lovers Lane Road, Corfu.

The accident occurred at 10:50 a.m., Monday, and caused injuries to both drivers but neither was seriously hurt.

Jessica M. Reynolds, 24, of McVean Road, Corfu, was cited for allegedly following too closely. Also injured was Joan Marie Dugan, 75, of Erie Street, Darien Center.

The accident was investigated by Deputy Chris Parker.

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A car-into-pole accident is reported at 8295 Marble Road, north of Gabbey Road, in Pembroke. The driver is being pulled from the vehicle. There is heavy damage to it. Wires are down. Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments and Mercy EMS are responding. There is a power outage now in the vicinity.

UPDATE 7:14 p.m.: There are also telephone wires down and a transformer is involved. Traffic will be blocked at Marble and Akron roads. The driver is out of the vehicle and walking around.

UPDATE 7:24 p.m.: National Grid has been notified. The driver is a male female.

UPDATE 7:45 p.m.: The roadway at Marble and Akron roads is reopened. Pembroke and Indian Falls are back in service.

UPDATE 8:22 p.m.: National Grid is on scene.

A tractor-trailer rollover accident is reported at the Batavia exit on the westbound Thruway. Unknown injuries. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 4:05 p.m.: The accident is blocking both lanes of traffic.

UPDATE 4:07 p.m.: Traffic is heavily backed up. Responders on scene need absorbant material for leaking oil. No diesel fuel has spilt.

UPDATE 4:29 p.m.: The driver is out and uninjured. Traffic delays should be expected for quite a while. Drivers ought to avoid Oak Street. A heavy wrecker / tow truck will be needed at the scene.

UPDATE 4:32 p.m.: Town of Batavia fire and Mercy are back in service. The Thruway Authority's highway supervisor is at the scene in charge of the site.

UPDATE: Photo below taken by reader Brad Riner.

A two-car accident is reported in front of Kutter's Cheese Store, 857 Main Road, in Corfu. The westbound lane is blocked. There is a lot of debris and heavy damage, according to a Sheriff's deputy on scene. Injuries are believed to be minor. Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 10:59 a.m.: Darien ambulance is also requested. There are two victims. One is out and walking around. The other is a 75-year-old female, who is still inside a vehicle.

UPDATE 11:44 a.m.: Darien ambulance transported one patient to UMMC.

A two-car accident with minor injuries is reported on Route 98 between Pike and Rose roads, Batavia.

The roadway is partially blocked.

Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 8:16 a.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene, non-emergency.

A two-car collision with injuries is reported at South Lake Road and Cohocton Road. There is possible entrapment in one vehicle. Mercy Flight #5 is put on standby. Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments along with Mercy EMS are dispatched. Akron fire is responding to the scene since their extrication tools may be needed.

UPDATE 1:31 p.m.: A responder at the scene says everyone is out of the vehicles. Akron's response and Mercy Flight are cancelled.

UPDATE 1:34 p.m.: Pembroke command requests a second ambulance (which will be provided by Darien). One car rolled over into a ditch. There are two people injured.

UPDATE 1:59 p.m.: One patient is being transported to UMMC and another is being taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Williamsville.

UPDATE 2:20 p.m.: The Pembroke and Indian Falls assignment is back in service.

A car-into-pole accident is reported at 147 Bank St. in the City of Batavia. Unknown injuries. City firefighters and Mercy medics are responding. The location is between North and Washington avenues.

A one-vehicle rollover accident is reported at Route 77, north of Gabbey Road. Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments are responding. A pickup truck is reportedly tipped over on its side.

The roadway is super slick. Route 77 is being shut down due to icy conditions at Indian Falls / Gabbey roads. The county Highway Department is aware of the road condition and will have a crew there within the hour.

UPDATE 5:11 p.m.: Mercy medics were called but cancelled since no one involved is injured.

A car has struck a tree next to a pole at 5979 W. Sweden Road in Bergen. An occupant reportedly has a head injury but is conscious and alert. Bergen Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 2:25 p.m.: The driver is shaken up by the accident, but otherwise OK, according to a responder. There was air-bag deployment. The vehicle is intact and is wedged between the tree and the utility pole. The location is just north of Cook Road.

UPDATE 2:35 p.m.: A person on scene says the car is snagged 10 feet off the ground.

A two-car accident in Alexander shortly after 10 Sunday night, which resulted in minor injuries, was caused by a driver allegedly traveling at an unsafe speed for road conditions, according to the accident report.

Alexander resident Nicholas P. Hiscutt, 19, was driving a 2000 Chevy sedan southbound on Route 98 near Dodgeson Road at an allegedly unsafe speed for road conditions. He reportedly lost control of the car and it crossed into the northbound lane, a witness told the investigating officer, Deputy Kevin McCarthy.

Hiscutt's car was struck by a 2003 Chevy Suburban driven by 29-year-old Jon D. Smith, of Prune Street in Batavia, causing both vehicles to veer onto the east shoulder of the roadway. Sylvia L. Smith was a passenger in the Chevy Suburban.

Minor injuries were reported and Jon Smith was taken to UMMC. Hiscutt was issued a citation for allegedly driving at an unreasonable speed.

A two-car accident with injuries is reported in the area of 9491 Alexander Road, Alexander.

Alexander Fire Department and ambulance responding.

UPDATE 10:28 p.m.: Accident is not blocking traffic.

UPDATE 10:31 p.m.: One person is injured.

UPDATE 10:38 p.m.: Mercy EMS responding to assist with patient on scene.

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A car has hit a pole on Route 33 237, according to a fire police volunteer from Elba who came across the accident.

There are no injuries, but the pole is leaning and wires over the roadway are now too low for a truck to pass under.

The fire police volunteer is shutting down traffic at Route 237 and Route 33 (aka Byron Holley Road and Clinton Street Road).

Stafford Fire Department dispatched.

UPDATE 8:32 p.m.: Responders are advising almost white-out conditions at the scene.

UPDATE 8:36 p.m.: The accident scene is actually on Route 33, just east of Griswold Road.

A one-vehicle rollover accident reported in the area of Warner Road and Route 33 with possible minor injuries.

Byron Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding to the scene.

A car accident is reported at Route 33 and Read Road in Pembroke. A female in the car is conscious and alert. She's "shook up" but apparently has minor injuries. Alexander Fire Department is responding due to East Pembroke Fire District's manpower being employed elsewhere. Medics from Bethany are also en route.

UPDATE (11:23 a.m.): The car is in a ditch.

UPDATE 11:41 a.m.: A 40-year-old woman is being transported to UMMC.

A car has crashed into a tree at 5018 Clinton St. Road near Terry Hills Drive. Because the Town of Batavia's fire crews are working a structure fire, a unit from Bethany is called to the scene, along with Mercy medics. A person is complaining of back pain.

UPDATE 11:42 a.m.: One person was transported to UMMC Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.

An Orleans County woman was allegedly driving too fast on snow-covered roads this afternoon leading to a crash that sent her to the hospital.

Teresa Lynn Wilkins, 38, of West Avenue, Medina, was transported by Mercy EMS to Medina Community Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The accident was reported at 11:49 a.m. in the area of 1630 Lewiston Road, Alabama.

No other vehicles were involved.

Her 2008 Chevy pickup reportedly hit a tree.

She was issued citations for alleged speeding and failure to keep right.

The accident was investigated by Deputy Chris Parker.