Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Brooklyn Bridge, injures 7

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The crash shut down traffic on all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge Photo credit Peter Gerber

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- A multi-vehicle crash injured seven people and shut down all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday.

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The crash took place just before 3 p.m. and critically injured one person who emergency responders rushed to Bellevue Hospital.

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Photo credit Peter Gerber

The six other people injured in the crash were treated at the scene but did not require hospitalization.

The NYPD last issued a traffic update on Twitter at 3:20 p.m., urging motorists to seek alternative routes.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Peter Gerber