Several left hurt after multi-vehicle crash on Bridge Blvd in SW Albuquerque

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM — Multiple people were sent to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving at least five vehicles in southwest Albuquerque, reports the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

The accident happened on the eastbound lanes of Bridge Boulevard Southwest, near Saavedra Road Southwest. Deputies responded to the scene shortly before 2:44 p.m.

It was unclear what led up to the wreck, but officials said the “serious crash” resulted in multiple patients being transported to an area hospital. The severity of their conditions has not been disclosed.

All of eastbound Bridge Boulevard in the area was shut down during the emergency response and investigation.

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Deputies are on the scene of a serious crash scene at Bridge and Savedra. All eastbound lanes of Bridge are shut down in the area due to at least 5 vehicles involved in the crash, with multiple patients transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/PNbIyzIHJ6

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) May 31, 2023

Shortly after 3:30p.m., more than 45 minutes later, the sheriff’s office reported all lanes had been reopened to the public.

This blog will be updated as more information is made available.

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