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Five-car accident causes traffic backup on I-290 Eastbound, Erie County NY

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I-290, New York

A five-car accident occurred on I-290 Eastbound near the I-90 split, causing traffic congestion and requiring emergency response.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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As soon as you get in a car, I need you to head up to the 290 Eastbound before the 90s split. There's a five-car PD[1] on the center lane.
00:17
They're already notified.
00:23
It looks like traffic's cranking in your back up now.
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[1]
PD: Police Department involvement or notification.

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Location mentioned:
I-290, New York
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