Seven Injured After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment

Seven individuals sustained injuries Sunday morning when a vehicle veered off the roadway and rolled into an embankment near the Angola Service Area, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident occurred around 11am when the car left the roadway and descended approximately 150 feet before landing on its roof.

In response, law enforcement deployed a rope rescue operation to reach the occupants at the bottom of the embankment.

All seven people were successfully retrieved and transported to nearby hospitals by fire personnel, ambulances, and a medical helicopter.

“Each of our Special Operations units are specially trained for scenarios exactly like this,” Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said. “This is why we prioritize training and experience at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. I commend all of the first responders who were on scene for their work.”

There is no word on the current condition of the occupants. However, some were described as having serious injuries.

We will provide updates as they become available.

Seven Injured After Vehicle Plunges Down Embankment