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Update January 30 8:30 a.m.
All west and east-bound lanes are open. Approximately 40 vehicles (commercial and passenger) were involved in multiple weather-related collisions due to a snow squall on the Thruway in Batavia westbound near Exit 48 yesterday afternoon. Four individuals were transported to Erie County Medical Center and two to United Memorial Medical Center-Batavia for minor injuries. At the same time as the incidents in the westbound lanes, more than a dozen vehicles were involved in minor crashes on the Thruway eastbound, requiring the diversion at Exit 48A. Cleanup and recovery for all incidents took several hours, as multiple light and heavy tows worked to clear the roadway. The State Police thank all those who assisted with response including Pembroke Fire and EMS departments, Genesee County Office of Emergency Operations and NYS Thruway Authority Maintenance.
Update 3:00 p.m.
Eastbound diversion at Exit 48A lifted. Westbound diversion at Exit 48 will continue for some time. Please avoid the area.
Update 2:30 p.m
Preliminary investigation reveals approximately 25-30 vehicles (both passenger and commercial) involved. Non-life-threatening injuries reported at this time. All westbound traffic being diverted off at Exit 48; all eastbound traffic being diverted off at Exit 48A. Please avoid the area.
Original Release:
On January 29, 2026, State Police are responding to a multi-vehicle crash involving passenger vehicles and tractor trailers on the Thruway between Exits 48 and 48A in Batavia. Fire and EMS are on scene as well. All westbound lanes are blocked, with a diversion for all westbound traffic at Exit 48. Please avoid the area.
Troop T Commander:
Major Brian T. Ferrone
