Elmira, NY (WENY) -- Around 7:00 AM, Saturday Morning, the Elmira Police Department was dispatched to E. Water St. and the East Ramp Roadway for a vehicle crash with injuries. 

Officers who responded to the scene found that the crash involved two vehicles at that intersection. Erway Ambulance and the Elmira Fire Department also responded and while on scene rendered aid to both of the vehicle's occupants. A preliminary investigation found that a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling South on the East Ramp Roadway when it collided with a 2009 Nissan sedan that was heading West on E. Water St. 

The driver of the Nissan was immediately transported to a local hospital to seek medical treatment. They were later transferred to another hospital where they're in critical condition. 

The occupants in the Honda SUV were transported to the hospital to be evaluated and are expected to be released.

As a result of the crash both vehicles needed to be towed from the scene. 

The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.

The Elmira Police Department is asking any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Elmira Police Department at (607)737-5626 or the tip line at (607)271-HALT.