Six injured in Arkwright ATV accident
ARKWRIGHT — An ATV accident injured six individuals and led to one victim being taken by helicopter to Buffalo.
The Forestville Fire Department noted on its Facebook page the incident occurred around 9:25 p.m. Friday on Weaver Road. Upon arrival, crews determined three of them confirmed had been ejected from the back of the ATV. All were transported to Buffalo hospitals, with five by area ambulance. “We would like to thank all mutual aid departments and law enforcement agencies on scene,” the department said. “Great job by all involved. Several other departments were on standby to cover calls for all the departments on scene.
Forestville noted Stockton Fire, East Dunkirk Fire Department, Silver Creek Volunteer Emergency Squad, and Seneca Nation as well as the State Police were on scene. A landing zone was set up at Forestville Elementary School.