New York’s Staten Island. Following a multi-vehicle collision that caused delays on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge heading toward Staten Island Monday morning, a patient was transported to the hospital.
According to an FDNY/EMS spokesperson, the collision occurred on the lower level of the span at 8:22 a.m., and one individual was taken to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze with minor injuries.
According to the FDNY spokesperson, a second individual who had minor injuries refused on-scene medical assistance.
During the emergency response, the MTA reported that one lane on the lower level of the Staten Island-bound span was closed due to the collision.
In addition to power outage and slippery roads, the incident was one of several problems borough residents faced during the morning commute.
Power outages on South Shore
According to the Con Edison website and a utility spokeswoman, around 73 customers reported power outages that started at 4:40 a.m. in and around Arden Heights near Huguenot Avenue on side streets that included Mimosa Lane and Yucca Drive.
Around 9 a.m., about 23 customers were still without electricity.
According to the utility spokesperson, crews have located and are repairing malfunctioning equipment. In order to restore service to the remaining customers, crews are working as fast and safely as they can. Midday is when crews anticipate service to be restored.
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