1 Injured After Garbage Truck Overturns in Brooklyn

Authorities are investigating an accident involving an overturned garbage truck in Brooklyn.

Fire officials say one person suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The accident occurred on Bushwick Avenue at around 5:18 a.m. Tuesday. No other vehicles appeared to be involved.

Footage from Chopper 4 showed the truck lying on its side across the avenue.

It wasn't immediately clear if the accident near Evergreens Cemetery was weather-related.

The National Weather Service says slick roads are causing treacherous conditions Tuesday morning. 

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