Three people were killed in a car crash on Genesee Street in Buffalo.

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Three people were killed in a car accident on the afternoon of Monday, December 28, 2020. The two-vehicle accident happened where Genesee Street intersects with Kilhoffer Street in Buffalo, according to WKBW. The Buffalo Police Department said the victims were two men and a woman,

BPD say three people are deceased in connection with a two vehicle accident at Genesee St. & Kilhoffer just before 1pm. Police say other victims have been transported to hospitals. Motorists should avoid the area & use alternate routes.

A pedestrian was injured by debris from the accident. An 18-year-old in one of the vehicles was taken to Erie County Medical Center. Both suffered serious injuries according to Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo.

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Video Cameras Capture Fatal Car Accident on Genesee

The accident was captured by the video surveillance system of a store in the area. According to what investigators saw on camera, a black van was seen crossing into the center lane. The van crashed into a silver car. Witnesses of the accident said the van was speeding. Witnesses told police that a man ran from the van. Police are investigating. If you have any information, please contact the police via the confidential tipline, 716-847-2255.

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