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Multi-Casualty Incident on Kosciuszko Bridge Following Severe Motor Vehicle Accident
Emergency services in Queens responded to a multi-casualty incident (MCI) late Thursday involving a major motor vehicle accident on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The accident left six individuals injured, including two victims in critical condition suffering from traumatic cardiac arrest.
First responders arrived on scene under Box 8380, finding multiple vehicles involved in a collision that caused significant damage and blocked portions of the bridge.
Emergency medical teams immediately began triage and treatment, stabilizing patients for transport to area hospitals.
Two individuals required advanced life-saving measures at the scene as they were in traumatic arrest due to their injuries.
Four additional patients sustained varying levels of injury, and all six were transported to nearby trauma centers for further care.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which caused major traffic disruptions in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the conditions of the injured individuals are made available.
An aviation incident involving a United Airlines aircraft was reported Tuesday at Washington Dulles International Airport, prompting an emergency response and temporary operational disruptions.
According to preliminary information, United Airlines Flight 803 (UA803), a Boeing 777 scheduled to operate from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), experienced an engine malfunction during takeoff.
Reports indicate the incident involved an engine blowout or engine fire shortly after departure, which led to debris and heat igniting multiple brush fires near the runway.
Airport fire and rescue units, along with multiple supporting fire departments, were immediately dispatched to the airfield.
Fire crews worked to extinguish brush fires reported near Runway 1C, while airport operations focused on securing the affected areas and maintaining safety.
Following the engine issue, the aircraft entered a holding pattern to dump fuel in accordance with safety procedures before making an emergency return to Dulles.
Smoke was visible near the runway area as firefighters addressed the ground fires. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
The aircraft later landed safely at Dulles International Airport.
Emergency personnel remained on scene following the landing to ensure the situation was fully stabilized.
Some unconfirmed information circulating indicates that the same aircraft may have experienced an engine-related issue earlier this year, on June 21, 2025.
Officials have not verified this information, and no connection has been established between that reported incident and Tuesday’s event.
The Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines, and airport officials are expected to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the engine malfunction and the resulting brush fires.
This remains an active investigation, and additional verified details will be released as they become available.