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Flipped Car Hauler on I-495

Long Island Expy & Exit 44

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Summary

  • An 18-wheeler carrying vehicles overturned on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 44 in Syosset, NY. Heavy-duty wreckers and police are on the scene, with only one traffic lane open, causing significant delays.

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Citizen users report the crash occurred near Exit 44.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy & Exit 44.

Citizen user video shows an 18-wheeler loaded with vehicles on its side on the highway. Heavy duty wreckers are on the scene with police. One traffic lane is open and considerable delays are expected. Seek an alternate route.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy W.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at I-495.

Citizen users report the crash occurred near Exit 44.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy & Exit 44.

Citizen user video shows an 18-wheeler loaded with vehicles on its side on the highway. Heavy duty wreckers are on the scene with police. One traffic lane is open and considerable delays are expected. Seek an alternate route.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy W.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at I-495.

Citizen users report the crash occurred near Exit 44.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy & Exit 44.

Citizen user video shows an 18-wheeler loaded with vehicles on its side on the highway. Heavy duty wreckers are on the scene with police. One traffic lane is open and considerable delays are expected. Seek an alternate route.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy W.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at I-495.

Citizen users report the crash occurred near Exit 44.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy & Exit 44.

Citizen user video shows an 18-wheeler loaded with vehicles on its side on the highway. Heavy duty wreckers are on the scene with police. One traffic lane is open and considerable delays are expected. Seek an alternate route.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy W.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at I-495.

Citizen users report the crash occurred near Exit 44.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy & Exit 44.

Citizen user video shows an 18-wheeler loaded with vehicles on its side on the highway. Heavy duty wreckers are on the scene with police. One traffic lane is open and considerable delays are expected. Seek an alternate route.

The address reported for this incident has changed to Long Island Expy W.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at I-495.

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Comments30

huntingtonstationUser23120430042d ago

I bet a car cut him off or he had to avoid hitting some one

machinequeen132d ago

same

totm2d ago

Not an 18 wheeler😂

hoonaynay2d ago

@soldiers911 considering he’s nowhere near an exit, that’s an ill informed take.

Soldiers9112d ago

Hhmm. Someone fell asleep at the wheel. And probably wanted to Exit and overcorrected due to speeding. If the turn the Steering Wheel one way or the other you are going to flip. Say goodbye to your job. 🙄

huntingtonstationUser23120430042d ago

I bet a car cut him off or he had to avoid hitting some one

machinequeen132d ago

same

totm2d ago

Not an 18 wheeler😂

hoonaynay2d ago

@soldiers911 considering he’s nowhere near an exit, that’s an ill informed take.

Soldiers9112d ago

Hhmm. Someone fell asleep at the wheel. And probably wanted to Exit and overcorrected due to speeding. If the turn the Steering Wheel one way or the other you are going to flip. Say goodbye to your job. 🙄

huntingtonstationUser23120430042d ago

I bet a car cut him off or he had to avoid hitting some one

machinequeen132d ago

same

totm2d ago

Not an 18 wheeler😂

hoonaynay2d ago

@soldiers911 considering he’s nowhere near an exit, that’s an ill informed take.

Soldiers9112d ago

Hhmm. Someone fell asleep at the wheel. And probably wanted to Exit and overcorrected due to speeding. If the turn the Steering Wheel one way or the other you are going to flip. Say goodbye to your job. 🙄

huntingtonstationUser23120430042d ago

I bet a car cut him off or he had to avoid hitting some one

machinequeen132d ago

same

totm2d ago

Not an 18 wheeler😂

hoonaynay2d ago

@soldiers911 considering he’s nowhere near an exit, that’s an ill informed take.

Soldiers9112d ago

Hhmm. Someone fell asleep at the wheel. And probably wanted to Exit and overcorrected due to speeding. If the turn the Steering Wheel one way or the other you are going to flip. Say goodbye to your job. 🙄

huntingtonstationUser23120430042d ago

I bet a car cut him off or he had to avoid hitting some one

machinequeen132d ago

same

totm2d ago

Not an 18 wheeler😂

hoonaynay2d ago

@soldiers911 considering he’s nowhere near an exit, that’s an ill informed take.

Soldiers9112d ago

Hhmm. Someone fell asleep at the wheel. And probably wanted to Exit and overcorrected due to speeding. If the turn the Steering Wheel one way or the other you are going to flip. Say goodbye to your job. 🙄

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