Yonkers accident: 5 dead in horrific crash in Westchester County, New York

YONKERS, Westchester County (WABC) – Yonkers Police said five people have died as a result of a violent two-car crash that split one of the vehicles in half.

The vehicles crashed into Riverdale Avenue in Culver Street around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

One of the cars was so badly damaged that it was split in two.

Surveillance video from a nearby gas station shows the moment of impact at the top of the screen.

RAW VIDEO: surveillance video shows the moment of the accident

A resident described the horrific scene.

“Heard a really loud noise. Unusual. I’ve never seen anything worse. So I went to the window because I live nearby and I see a guy running around and saying, ‘Oh my God, oh my God! ‘”said Maria Delgado. “I dress and go out and the car is split in half with corpses on one side and on that side … and the white car in front of the way it was coming.”

Five people, including four who were in one of the cars, were killed. Two were pronounced dead at the scene.

Several other people were taken to hospital. The extent of the other injuries was not immediately clear.

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Riverdale Avenue was closed for more than eight hours as police worked to determine exactly what led to the crash.

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano was at the scene overnight to speak to investigators and inspect the damage.

Neighbors say speed has been an issue on this very open avenue.

“I am very nervous because I drive and live here,” said Maria Delgado. “I pass this street a few times, but I always look out …” The roads are fine, you know, there are lines and everything. There shouldn’t be that many accidents. People drive recklessly. “

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