Crash Shuts Down Portion of Montauk Highway in Water Mill

Feb. 15, 2019

Star Staff

Montauk Highway just east of Water Mill is closed in both directions following an accident midday Friday.

Southampton Town police are investigating what caused a two-vehicle crash near Incarnation Lutheran Church around 12:10 p.m. At least two people were taken to the hospital.

The Bridgehampton Fire Department responded with an ambulance and an engine. A hazardous-materials team was brought in to clean up a fuel spill.

Montauk Highway was originally closed at Scuttlehole Road, but police now have it shut down between Mecox Road and Hayground Road.

This article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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