It happened around 7 a.m. in the eastbound lanes between Jewel Avenue and the Van Wyck Expressway.
The impact of the crash caused three people to be thrown from a silver vehicle, which police say rear ended one vehicle and was also struck from behind.
The victims were rushed to New York-Presbyterian Queens in unknown condition.
The eastbound lanes were temporarily closed for the investigation.
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