Kirkland, NY – Drivers in Oneida County are being advised to avoid a stretch of Bristol Road this morning after a single-vehicle crash resulted in injuries and a full road closure.
According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 10:20 a.m. Wednesday to a reported personal injury accident on Bristol Road in the Town of Kirkland. The crash involved a single vehicle, though officials have not released details about the cause or the number of people injured.
Authorities confirmed that Bristol Road is currently closed between Norton Avenue and College Street as deputies and emergency crews work at the scene. Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
The closure impacts a key local roadway connecting residential areas in Kirkland, located in Oneida County near the Utica–Rome metro region. Officials have not provided an estimated time for the road to reopen.
No additional information about the driver, potential citations, or medical conditions has been released as of Wednesday late morning. The Sheriff’s Office noted that more information may be made available later as the investigation continues.
Drivers traveling through Kirkland are encouraged to monitor local traffic updates and use caution near emergency response areas.
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