A New York State Police cruiser caught fire following a three-car collision on State Route 374 in Plattsburgh on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. when two marked Dodge Charger patrol cars were traveling west and traffic slowed for a vehicle preparing to turn. A 2018 Jeep Cherokee, driven by 41-year-old Michelle L. Donah from Saranac, failed to slow down and collided with the rear of one patrol car, pushing it into the second cruiser. The impact ignited a fire that engulfed one of the patrol vehicles. Local fire departments extinguished the blaze. Troopers Jacob R. Casey and Jakai E. Townsend were transported to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Donah was evaluated at the scene but declined further medical treatment. The crash is under investigation.
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- loaded language: 'Towering flames'
- loaded language: 'thick black smoke swallowed'
- loaded language: 'dramatic photos'
- loaded language: 'fiery aftermath'
- loaded language: 'slammed into'
- loaded language: 'engulfed'
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New York State Police cruiser catches fire in three-car collision, two troopers injured
A three-car collision on State Route 374 in Plattsburgh, New York, resulted in a police cruiser catching fire and two troopers sustaining injuries. The incident occurred when a Jeep Cherokee collided with a patrol car, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished. The crash is currently under investigation.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'Towering flames'
- ✕ loaded language: 'thick black smoke swallowed'
- ✕ loaded language: 'dramatic photos'
- ✕ loaded language: 'fiery aftermath'
- ✕ loaded language: 'slammed into'
- ✕ loaded language: 'engulfed'
- ✕ framing: Sensational visual emphasis on the fire and photos
- ✕ framing: Unrelated promotional link using the label "ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT"
- ✕ vague attribution: according to authorities, Investigators said
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NY police car catches fire, troopers injured in 3-car collision
New York State Police cruiser catches fire in three-car collision, two troopers injured