Early on July 25, 2026, three people were injured in a multi‑vehicle collision on the New York State Thruway near Coeymans in Albany County. The crash occurred after a driver entered the highway traveling opposite to the flow of traffic, leading to a sudden impact with other vehicles traveling in the correct direction.
New York State Police were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Upon arrival, officers worked to secure the roadway, assess the condition of the drivers and passengers involved, and determine the cause of the wrong‑way entry. The investigation confirmed that the vehicle traveling against traffic was the primary factor in the collision.
Emergency medical crews treated the three injured individuals at the site before transporting them to nearby hospitals for further care. Details about the severity of their injuries have not been released, but all three were reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical attention.
The Thruway was temporarily closed to traffic while police conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage. After the area was deemed safe, the highway reopened to normal flow. No additional injuries or fatalities were reported, and there were no immediate reports of property damage beyond the vehicles involved.
Police officials indicated that they would continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses to fully understand how the driver entered the highway in the wrong direction. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to posted traffic signs and lane markings, especially on high‑speed thoroughfares such as the Thruway.
Authorities have not announced any charges at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.