CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A serious crash prompted a large emergency response and shut down William Street in Cheektowaga on Friday night.

William Street was closed in both directions from Vern Lane to Helen Street around 8:45 p.m. Friday, according to NITTEC. That road closure covers both sides of the New York State Thruway at Exit 52A.

Cheektowaga police and fire crews rushed to the scene, which was marked by crime tape .

NITTEC later reported that the eastbound Thruway ramp at Exit 52A was closed around 9:05 p.m. The westbound ramp closed for roughly 45 minutes, starting around 9:45 p.m. People are urged to avoid the area while first responders work the scene.

Police told 2 On Your Side that it's an active investigation and that they could not immediately confirm any details.

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