Two Dead, Nine Injured in Amish Buggy Crash in Canton, New York

Two people died and nine others were injured after a pickup truck collided with an Amish buggy in northern New York on Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2026.

The crash happened around 3 p.m. on County Route 25 near the intersection with Little River Road in the town of Canton, according to local authorities. The collision prompted a large emergency response involving multiple ambulances, fire departments and law enforcement agencies.

The Brief

Emergency crews responded to the scene after the pickup truck and Amish buggy collided. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second victim died later that evening from injuries sustained in the crash.

Officials have not yet released the identities or ages of the two people who died.

The incident involved an unusually large number of victims, prompting emergency services to coordinate a major medical response across St. Lawrence County.

What We Know

According to emergency officials, approximately 15 ambulances and 10 local fire departments responded to the crash. Richard Rusaw, the county’s director of emergency services, described the incident as an exceptionally serious event for the region.

Nine other people were transported to area hospitals for treatment. Eight patients were taken to Canton-Potsdam Hospital, while another was transported to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg.

The severity of the injuries has not been fully disclosed. Authorities also have not publicly identified the driver of the pickup truck or provided further details about the people traveling in the buggy.

The crash occurred on County Route 25 near Little River Road, an area where investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the collision.

What’s Next

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation with assistance from New York State Police and other emergency agencies.

Investigators are working to determine how the crash happened. Officials have not announced whether any citations or criminal charges are expected.

Authorities are expected to release additional information about the victims, the vehicles involved and the cause of the collision as the investigation continues.