BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York State police responded to a crash involving around 40 vehicles, both passenger and commercial, on I-90 west in Batavia on Thursday.
According to police, the crash, which occurred between exits 48 and 48A, was due to a snow squall. Four individuals were transported to Erie County Medical Center, and two to United Memorial Medical Center-Batavia for minor injuries.
Below you can watch video sent to us here at 7 News by a driver who was in the middle of the crash.
Police said at the same time, more than a dozen vehicles were involved in minor crashes on the eastbound side.
"Cleanup and recovery for all incidents took several hours, as multiple light and heavy tows worked to clear the roadway," police said in a release.
Both sides of the thruway have since reopened. Police thanked all those who assisted with the response.
WATCH: NYSP: Around 40 vehicles involved in crash on I-90 in Batavia due to snow squall
