New York expressway closed due to 11 car accident
Poor weather conditions were partially at fault for several accidents in the New York area on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014. One accident involved eleven cars and resulted in at least one injury. The car accident occurred on the Staten Island Expressway. According to officials, the accident happened around 9 a.m. on the morning of Jan. 5. The incident caused the freeway to be closed until the afternoon. The closure affected the road between Fingerboard Road and Hyland. At least one person sustained injuries in the accident. The extent of injuries was unreported, although authorities did say the individual was routed to the Staten Island Hospital