Weekly Safety Report: Car Flip and Apartment Fire Disrupt Safety in Colonie, New York

This week in Colonie, New York, two incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. In the first incident, a car flipped onto its roof after a 46-year-old woman hit a pole near the intersection of Route 9 and Aspinwall Road. Emergency crews had to remove the woman from the vehicle, but she is expected to be okay. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with the possibility of a medical issue while driving. The second incident involved an apartment fire at the Towers of Colonie complex on Sand Creek Road. The fire started in an apartment on the second floor, causing extensive smoke and water damage to approximately 25 apartments.

Car flips onto roof in Colonie

WNYT12-20-2023

A 46-year-old woman crashed her car into a pole near Route 9 and Aspinwall Road, causing the vehicle to flip onto its roof. Emergency crews had to extricate the woman from the car, and she is expected to recover. The cause of the crash is being investigated, with a potential medical issue as a factor.

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Apartment fire at Towers of Colonie displaces residents , causes extensive damage

WRGB12-19-2023

An apartment fire broke out on the second floor of the Towers of Colonie complex on Sand Creek Road. The fire spread, affecting multiple apartments and causing significant smoke and water damage. Approximately 25 apartments were impacted, with around half a dozen suffering significant water damage on the floor below.

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• Apartment fire at Towers of Colonie displaces residents , causes extensive damage

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