Overview
- The crash happened just before 9 a.m. in the westbound lanes near Van Dam Street in Long Island City, Queens.
- Four people were taken to Elmhurst Hospital, including one patient in critical condition, according to police.
- Video from the scene showed severe damage, including one car resting on top of two others.
- All westbound lanes reopened around 11:30 a.m. after the scene was cleared, though residual delays persisted.
- Authorities confirmed nine vehicles were involved and have not yet determined what led to the collision.