10/01/2026
🚒 Chatham Fire Department — Incident Advisory
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident — Stewart’s Shops, 30 Church Street, Chatham NY.
At approximately 10:07 AM this morning, Columbia County 911 dispatched the Chatham Fire Department, Chatham Rescue Squad, Chatham Police Department, and New York State Police to Stewart's Shops at 30 Church Street in the Village of Chatham for a reported motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle that had crashed into the building, with a person reported trapped inside.
Chatham Fire Department responded with Cars 1, 2 and 3, Rescue 58-42, and Ladder 58-51.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found a vehicle inside the building and a victim requiring extrication, who was subsequently transported by Chatham Rescue to an area hospital for further medical care.
The building was evacuated while emergency crews operated at the scene. Chatham Fire Department personnel, working with the Village of Chatham Department of Public Works, secured the building and shut down the necessary utilities.
The Town of Chatham Building Inspector also responded to evaluate the structure and ensure it was safe following the collision.
Once the vehicle was removed and the structure was determined to be safe, the scene was turned over to Stewart’s Shops corporate facilities personnel for assessment and repairs.
Stewart’s Shops may remain closed for a period of time while necessary repairs are completed. We ask the public to please avoid the area and respect any posted closures while this work takes place.
The Chatham Fire Department would like to thank Columbia County 911, Chatham Rescue, Chatham Police, New York State Police, the Village of Chatham DPW, the Town of Chatham Building Inspector, and Stewart’s Shops personnel for their assistance and cooperation during this incident.
We also extend our thoughts to the individuals involved and their family.
