BDE: Two Have Died R”L in Serious Accident in Monsey

by Monsey.info

A serious accident in New Heampstead had emergency crews scrambling with seven people trapped in a van.

The accident took place near 475 New Hampstead Rd in New Hampstead.

Police responding to the scene found a fifteen passenger van that had left the roadway, crashing into a tree. Seven people were reported trapped inside the van, and the Fire Department called for extrication.

Hatzoloh and Spring Hill EMS responded as well, reporting ten patients in total, with three unconscious.

At lease one helicopter was called to remove a patient to a hospital.

UPDATE: Two people have since died from the accident. Reb Aaron Shmuel Deutsch A”H, and his son in law Reb Shlomo Birenhack A”H. Others are in serious condition and need Rachamei shamayim. Please Daven for Devorah Yehudis Bas Esther and Esther Bas Rivka.