New York

Big Rig Overturns, Shuts Down LIE for Hours

A tractor-trailer hauling dirt and gravel overturned on the Long Island Expressway in Queens on Tuesday afternoon, halting traffic in both directions for hours and leaving four people with injuries. 

According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the truck overturned near exit 24, at Kissena Boulevard and 164th Sreet in Kew Gardens Hills, about 12:15 p.m.

Traffic cameras from the scene show the big rig flipped on its side, debris strewn about, as emergency responders work at the scene. A long line of cars could be seen in both directions in the moments that followed the crash.

New York City Department of Transportation cameras showed at least some lanes of traffic flowing on the LIE's westbound lanes. The lanes had reopened by the evening rush, but drivers near the crash were in a lurch for hours.

None of those who were hurt had major injuries. 

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