Car Crashes Into Monroe Home, Multiple Injured; Two Patients Airlifted

A serious crash sent multiple emergency agencies rushing to the scene after a vehicle lost control and slammed into a home at the intersection of High Street and Gilbert Street, causing significant damage to the structure and injuring several people.

According to emergency responders, the vehicle crashed through the house, injuring occupants inside. Due to the severity of the incident, two medical helicopters were requested to airlift two patients to area trauma centers for emergency treatment.

The Monroe Fire Department, Monroe EMS, Monroe Police Department, Kiryas Joel Hatzalah, New York State Police, and Woodbury Police all responded to the scene, where firefighters worked to secure the damaged structure while EMS personnel treated the injured.

The impact caused extensive damage to the home as emergency crews spent hours stabilizing the scene and assisting those involved.

photos: Y. Stein