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New York State Police swat units respond to hostage situation on Route 438 in Collins

New York State Police say the hostage was released in good health and the suspect was taken into custody Tuesday evening.

IRVING, N.Y. — New York State Police were called to a hostage situation Tuesday afternoon on Route 438 in Collins, near Versailles Plank Road. 

Troopers arrived at the seen around 3:30 p.m., where a car crash had occurred.

According to New York State Police, one of the drivers pulled out a weapon and took a hostage. 2 On Your Side was told that hostage negotiators were at the scene, and several law enforcement agencies had established a perimeter.

Troopers say just before 6:30 p.m. the hostage was released in good health. The suspect was later taken into custody without incident around 7:14 p.m.

During the hostage situation, New York State Police were asking the public to stay away from the area.

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