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New York State police respond to several vehicle collisions on I-90 west near Exit 57A

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The New York State Thruway Authority announced Thursday afternoon that all lanes were blocked on I-90 west at Exit 57A (Eden/Angola) due to a multi-vehicle crash.

Just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, New York State police said troopers were responding to several incidents near exit 57A. Police said one incident involved two tractor-trailers, another involved five passenger vehicles, and a third involved a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle.

Police said two people were transported to local hospitals with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Traffic was being diverted off the Thruway at exit 57 (Hamburg) until further notice.

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"Weather conditions are treacherous in several areas including Western New York," the Thruway Authority said in a social media post. "Drivers are urged to adjust speed to the conditions and adjust travel plans, if possible."

Around 2:15 p.m., the Town of Evans Police Department announced a travel advisory had been issued for the town.

"Motorists are advised to limit travel to essential purposes only due to snowy conditions," police said in a social media post.