ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira Police responded to an accident in downtown Elmira early Monday afternoon.

EPD and the Elmira Fire Department were seen at the intersection of Clemens Center Parkway and Water Street around 2 p.m. Few details are known at this time as to the nature and severity of the accident.

Police were directing traffic as lanes were restricted due to the accident.

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