Crime & Safety

Two-Car Accident Snarls Traffic on Central Avenue

A Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad ambulance is treating patients at the scene.

A two-car accident occurred just before noon today in front of  Taqueria on Central Avenue near E. Broad Street. 

A Mercedes with New York license plates was rear-ended by a Honda CRV. Patients are being treated at the scene by members of the . The extent of the patients' injuries is not known at this time. 

Westfield Police Officer Miller said he was around the corner in front of the  as PSE&G work is ongoing in the area, when the accident occurred. At 12:20 p.m. Miller said a tow truck would arrive shortly to remove the damaged Honda.

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Westfield police are diverting traffic at E. Broad Street and Central Avenue. 

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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