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18-Wheeler Flipped Over on Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Fuel Leak Reported

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

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Summary

  • An 18-wheeler overturned on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island.
  • The Staten Island-bound, upper-level is closed until first responders work to right the truck.
  • No injuries have been reported.

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The semi's fuel leak is minor, and plans are in place to right the truck, then tow it off the bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:27
Ride the semi and make sure the leak is just minor and they should be able to tow it off. Let's wait until they right the vehicle first, and then if everything goes well, we'll cut everybody loose. 10-4. 165? 165 to Staten Island, we copy that. Alright, 10-4.

HazMat teams have been released from the scene, and firefighters are standing by on the Staten Island side.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Engine 165, Staten Island. 165, K. Yeah, please notify Battalion 21 that we are at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge on the Staten Island side, waiting on him. If he feels comfortable to, he could release Hazmat Company 1 and the Hazmat Battalion, and we'll stand by. 21. 21, 10-4, that sounds good. We can cut loose house, Hazmat Battalion and Hazmat Company 1. Thanks.

The overturned semi is located mid-span heading towards Staten Island.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Staten Island to the 21. 21, K. This is upper level Staten Island bound, correct? Yeah, just prior to mid-span Staten Island bound. They're working on righting the semi now, TBTA. Alright, 10-4. Upper level closed. Alright, 165's coming in. 165, Staten Island. One.

The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed, and 35 gallons of fuel have been contained.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
It's upper level, Staten Island bound. 65, 10-4. I believe the TBTA was shutting down the upper level right now. All right, 165, 10-4. All right, 10-4, they had about 35 gallons out of the saddle tank. It's diked as of now. 165, 10-4, thank you. 10-4 to the 21. 10-4.

HazMat teams, in addition to units from Brooklyn, are en route to the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
2nd piece, 10-4. Is that on to the 2-1? 1, 10-4. We're going to drop down. We're going to operate with 242, 113 at the 168. They're going to remain on scene with the flipped over trailer, awaiting Hazmat to off off the saddle tanks, okay? And we're going to stick around, too. All right, 10-4. Hazmat, Hazmat Battalion, the 165 is going to be delayed.
Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we had units respond to that earlier, K, they're notified. 10-4. Engine 165's out now. Engine 165. Alright, we will be delayed to the Verrazano box. We've got to go all the way back to quarters, pick up the second piece, just to advise Hazmat Battalion. Alright, 10-4, I know, you've got to go back and...

EMS units from Staten Island are attempting to approach the scene.

EMS Staten Island · 0:24
David. David, be advised, we saw the MVA, it's on the Staten Island downside, so we have to loop around. 10-4. I'll give you a new 6-3. 21 Boy. Boy. 21 Boy, you can sound 3, I'll give you a 6-3.

Firefighters confirm the 18-wheeler flipped on the Staten Island-bound side. Police are also on scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Ladder 81 to Staten Island. 81 truck. Box 8037, we're on the upper level of the Verrazano. The truck slipped over on the Staten Island bound side. PD is on scene. Any injuries? You need EMS up there? Standby. Division 8 to Staten Island, back on your first.

Police have arrived and are investigating the overturned 18-wheeler on the bridge.

Radio clips available.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Phone alarm 8037, under the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge for an 18-wheeler that just flipped over. All unit calling? Engine 162 to Staten Island. 162, your message? 10-7, or better address for box 4236. We're at the intersection. We don't see any condition anywhere. Looks like the occupants have power around here. Alright, if you have nothing there, put a signal in, go 10-8. 10-8.

Firefighters have received a report of an 18-wheeler that flipped over on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
You need the chief to continue in or no? Negative. Alright, 10-4. An 18, 4513. An 18 on 4513. Tickets to follow, 23. Battalion 23, 10-4, 10-8. 10-4. Telephone alarm 8037. Telephone alarm box 8037, on the Verrazano upper level for a 18-wheeler that flipped over.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The semi's fuel leak is minor, and plans are in place to right the truck, then tow it off the bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:27
Ride the semi and make sure the leak is just minor and they should be able to tow it off. Let's wait until they right the vehicle first, and then if everything goes well, we'll cut everybody loose. 10-4. 165? 165 to Staten Island, we copy that. Alright, 10-4.

HazMat teams have been released from the scene, and firefighters are standing by on the Staten Island side.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Engine 165, Staten Island. 165, K. Yeah, please notify Battalion 21 that we are at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge on the Staten Island side, waiting on him. If he feels comfortable to, he could release Hazmat Company 1 and the Hazmat Battalion, and we'll stand by. 21. 21, 10-4, that sounds good. We can cut loose house, Hazmat Battalion and Hazmat Company 1. Thanks.

The overturned semi is located mid-span heading towards Staten Island.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Staten Island to the 21. 21, K. This is upper level Staten Island bound, correct? Yeah, just prior to mid-span Staten Island bound. They're working on righting the semi now, TBTA. Alright, 10-4. Upper level closed. Alright, 165's coming in. 165, Staten Island. One.

The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed, and 35 gallons of fuel have been contained.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
It's upper level, Staten Island bound. 65, 10-4. I believe the TBTA was shutting down the upper level right now. All right, 165, 10-4. All right, 10-4, they had about 35 gallons out of the saddle tank. It's diked as of now. 165, 10-4, thank you. 10-4 to the 21. 10-4.

HazMat teams, in addition to units from Brooklyn, are en route to the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
2nd piece, 10-4. Is that on to the 2-1? 1, 10-4. We're going to drop down. We're going to operate with 242, 113 at the 168. They're going to remain on scene with the flipped over trailer, awaiting Hazmat to off off the saddle tanks, okay? And we're going to stick around, too. All right, 10-4. Hazmat, Hazmat Battalion, the 165 is going to be delayed.
Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we had units respond to that earlier, K, they're notified. 10-4. Engine 165's out now. Engine 165. Alright, we will be delayed to the Verrazano box. We've got to go all the way back to quarters, pick up the second piece, just to advise Hazmat Battalion. Alright, 10-4, I know, you've got to go back and...

EMS units from Staten Island are attempting to approach the scene.

EMS Staten Island · 0:24
David. David, be advised, we saw the MVA, it's on the Staten Island downside, so we have to loop around. 10-4. I'll give you a new 6-3. 21 Boy. Boy. 21 Boy, you can sound 3, I'll give you a 6-3.

Firefighters confirm the 18-wheeler flipped on the Staten Island-bound side. Police are also on scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Ladder 81 to Staten Island. 81 truck. Box 8037, we're on the upper level of the Verrazano. The truck slipped over on the Staten Island bound side. PD is on scene. Any injuries? You need EMS up there? Standby. Division 8 to Staten Island, back on your first.

Police have arrived and are investigating the overturned 18-wheeler on the bridge.

Radio clips available.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Phone alarm 8037, under the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge for an 18-wheeler that just flipped over. All unit calling? Engine 162 to Staten Island. 162, your message? 10-7, or better address for box 4236. We're at the intersection. We don't see any condition anywhere. Looks like the occupants have power around here. Alright, if you have nothing there, put a signal in, go 10-8. 10-8.

Firefighters have received a report of an 18-wheeler that flipped over on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
You need the chief to continue in or no? Negative. Alright, 10-4. An 18, 4513. An 18 on 4513. Tickets to follow, 23. Battalion 23, 10-4, 10-8. 10-4. Telephone alarm 8037. Telephone alarm box 8037, on the Verrazano upper level for a 18-wheeler that flipped over.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The semi's fuel leak is minor, and plans are in place to right the truck, then tow it off the bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:27
Ride the semi and make sure the leak is just minor and they should be able to tow it off. Let's wait until they right the vehicle first, and then if everything goes well, we'll cut everybody loose. 10-4. 165? 165 to Staten Island, we copy that. Alright, 10-4.

HazMat teams have been released from the scene, and firefighters are standing by on the Staten Island side.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Engine 165, Staten Island. 165, K. Yeah, please notify Battalion 21 that we are at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge on the Staten Island side, waiting on him. If he feels comfortable to, he could release Hazmat Company 1 and the Hazmat Battalion, and we'll stand by. 21. 21, 10-4, that sounds good. We can cut loose house, Hazmat Battalion and Hazmat Company 1. Thanks.

The overturned semi is located mid-span heading towards Staten Island.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Staten Island to the 21. 21, K. This is upper level Staten Island bound, correct? Yeah, just prior to mid-span Staten Island bound. They're working on righting the semi now, TBTA. Alright, 10-4. Upper level closed. Alright, 165's coming in. 165, Staten Island. One.

The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed, and 35 gallons of fuel have been contained.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
It's upper level, Staten Island bound. 65, 10-4. I believe the TBTA was shutting down the upper level right now. All right, 165, 10-4. All right, 10-4, they had about 35 gallons out of the saddle tank. It's diked as of now. 165, 10-4, thank you. 10-4 to the 21. 10-4.

HazMat teams, in addition to units from Brooklyn, are en route to the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
2nd piece, 10-4. Is that on to the 2-1? 1, 10-4. We're going to drop down. We're going to operate with 242, 113 at the 168. They're going to remain on scene with the flipped over trailer, awaiting Hazmat to off off the saddle tanks, okay? And we're going to stick around, too. All right, 10-4. Hazmat, Hazmat Battalion, the 165 is going to be delayed.
Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we had units respond to that earlier, K, they're notified. 10-4. Engine 165's out now. Engine 165. Alright, we will be delayed to the Verrazano box. We've got to go all the way back to quarters, pick up the second piece, just to advise Hazmat Battalion. Alright, 10-4, I know, you've got to go back and...

EMS units from Staten Island are attempting to approach the scene.

EMS Staten Island · 0:24
David. David, be advised, we saw the MVA, it's on the Staten Island downside, so we have to loop around. 10-4. I'll give you a new 6-3. 21 Boy. Boy. 21 Boy, you can sound 3, I'll give you a 6-3.

Firefighters confirm the 18-wheeler flipped on the Staten Island-bound side. Police are also on scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Ladder 81 to Staten Island. 81 truck. Box 8037, we're on the upper level of the Verrazano. The truck slipped over on the Staten Island bound side. PD is on scene. Any injuries? You need EMS up there? Standby. Division 8 to Staten Island, back on your first.

Police have arrived and are investigating the overturned 18-wheeler on the bridge.

Radio clips available.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Phone alarm 8037, under the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge for an 18-wheeler that just flipped over. All unit calling? Engine 162 to Staten Island. 162, your message? 10-7, or better address for box 4236. We're at the intersection. We don't see any condition anywhere. Looks like the occupants have power around here. Alright, if you have nothing there, put a signal in, go 10-8. 10-8.

Firefighters have received a report of an 18-wheeler that flipped over on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
You need the chief to continue in or no? Negative. Alright, 10-4. An 18, 4513. An 18 on 4513. Tickets to follow, 23. Battalion 23, 10-4, 10-8. 10-4. Telephone alarm 8037. Telephone alarm box 8037, on the Verrazano upper level for a 18-wheeler that flipped over.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The semi's fuel leak is minor, and plans are in place to right the truck, then tow it off the bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:27
Ride the semi and make sure the leak is just minor and they should be able to tow it off. Let's wait until they right the vehicle first, and then if everything goes well, we'll cut everybody loose. 10-4. 165? 165 to Staten Island, we copy that. Alright, 10-4.

HazMat teams have been released from the scene, and firefighters are standing by on the Staten Island side.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Engine 165, Staten Island. 165, K. Yeah, please notify Battalion 21 that we are at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge on the Staten Island side, waiting on him. If he feels comfortable to, he could release Hazmat Company 1 and the Hazmat Battalion, and we'll stand by. 21. 21, 10-4, that sounds good. We can cut loose house, Hazmat Battalion and Hazmat Company 1. Thanks.

The overturned semi is located mid-span heading towards Staten Island.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Staten Island to the 21. 21, K. This is upper level Staten Island bound, correct? Yeah, just prior to mid-span Staten Island bound. They're working on righting the semi now, TBTA. Alright, 10-4. Upper level closed. Alright, 165's coming in. 165, Staten Island. One.

The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed, and 35 gallons of fuel have been contained.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
It's upper level, Staten Island bound. 65, 10-4. I believe the TBTA was shutting down the upper level right now. All right, 165, 10-4. All right, 10-4, they had about 35 gallons out of the saddle tank. It's diked as of now. 165, 10-4, thank you. 10-4 to the 21. 10-4.

HazMat teams, in addition to units from Brooklyn, are en route to the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
2nd piece, 10-4. Is that on to the 2-1? 1, 10-4. We're going to drop down. We're going to operate with 242, 113 at the 168. They're going to remain on scene with the flipped over trailer, awaiting Hazmat to off off the saddle tanks, okay? And we're going to stick around, too. All right, 10-4. Hazmat, Hazmat Battalion, the 165 is going to be delayed.
Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we had units respond to that earlier, K, they're notified. 10-4. Engine 165's out now. Engine 165. Alright, we will be delayed to the Verrazano box. We've got to go all the way back to quarters, pick up the second piece, just to advise Hazmat Battalion. Alright, 10-4, I know, you've got to go back and...

EMS units from Staten Island are attempting to approach the scene.

EMS Staten Island · 0:24
David. David, be advised, we saw the MVA, it's on the Staten Island downside, so we have to loop around. 10-4. I'll give you a new 6-3. 21 Boy. Boy. 21 Boy, you can sound 3, I'll give you a 6-3.

Firefighters confirm the 18-wheeler flipped on the Staten Island-bound side. Police are also on scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Ladder 81 to Staten Island. 81 truck. Box 8037, we're on the upper level of the Verrazano. The truck slipped over on the Staten Island bound side. PD is on scene. Any injuries? You need EMS up there? Standby. Division 8 to Staten Island, back on your first.

Police have arrived and are investigating the overturned 18-wheeler on the bridge.

Radio clips available.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Phone alarm 8037, under the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge for an 18-wheeler that just flipped over. All unit calling? Engine 162 to Staten Island. 162, your message? 10-7, or better address for box 4236. We're at the intersection. We don't see any condition anywhere. Looks like the occupants have power around here. Alright, if you have nothing there, put a signal in, go 10-8. 10-8.

Firefighters have received a report of an 18-wheeler that flipped over on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
You need the chief to continue in or no? Negative. Alright, 10-4. An 18, 4513. An 18 on 4513. Tickets to follow, 23. Battalion 23, 10-4, 10-8. 10-4. Telephone alarm 8037. Telephone alarm box 8037, on the Verrazano upper level for a 18-wheeler that flipped over.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

The semi's fuel leak is minor, and plans are in place to right the truck, then tow it off the bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:27
Ride the semi and make sure the leak is just minor and they should be able to tow it off. Let's wait until they right the vehicle first, and then if everything goes well, we'll cut everybody loose. 10-4. 165? 165 to Staten Island, we copy that. Alright, 10-4.

HazMat teams have been released from the scene, and firefighters are standing by on the Staten Island side.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Engine 165, Staten Island. 165, K. Yeah, please notify Battalion 21 that we are at the foot of the Verrazano Bridge on the Staten Island side, waiting on him. If he feels comfortable to, he could release Hazmat Company 1 and the Hazmat Battalion, and we'll stand by. 21. 21, 10-4, that sounds good. We can cut loose house, Hazmat Battalion and Hazmat Company 1. Thanks.

The overturned semi is located mid-span heading towards Staten Island.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Staten Island to the 21. 21, K. This is upper level Staten Island bound, correct? Yeah, just prior to mid-span Staten Island bound. They're working on righting the semi now, TBTA. Alright, 10-4. Upper level closed. Alright, 165's coming in. 165, Staten Island. One.

The upper level of the Verrazano Bridge is closed, and 35 gallons of fuel have been contained.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
It's upper level, Staten Island bound. 65, 10-4. I believe the TBTA was shutting down the upper level right now. All right, 165, 10-4. All right, 10-4, they had about 35 gallons out of the saddle tank. It's diked as of now. 165, 10-4, thank you. 10-4 to the 21. 10-4.

HazMat teams, in addition to units from Brooklyn, are en route to the scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
2nd piece, 10-4. Is that on to the 2-1? 1, 10-4. We're going to drop down. We're going to operate with 242, 113 at the 168. They're going to remain on scene with the flipped over trailer, awaiting Hazmat to off off the saddle tanks, okay? And we're going to stick around, too. All right, 10-4. Hazmat, Hazmat Battalion, the 165 is going to be delayed.
Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Alright, 10-4. Yeah, we had units respond to that earlier, K, they're notified. 10-4. Engine 165's out now. Engine 165. Alright, we will be delayed to the Verrazano box. We've got to go all the way back to quarters, pick up the second piece, just to advise Hazmat Battalion. Alright, 10-4, I know, you've got to go back and...

EMS units from Staten Island are attempting to approach the scene.

EMS Staten Island · 0:24
David. David, be advised, we saw the MVA, it's on the Staten Island downside, so we have to loop around. 10-4. I'll give you a new 6-3. 21 Boy. Boy. 21 Boy, you can sound 3, I'll give you a 6-3.

Firefighters confirm the 18-wheeler flipped on the Staten Island-bound side. Police are also on scene.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
Ladder 81 to Staten Island. 81 truck. Box 8037, we're on the upper level of the Verrazano. The truck slipped over on the Staten Island bound side. PD is on scene. Any injuries? You need EMS up there? Standby. Division 8 to Staten Island, back on your first.

Police have arrived and are investigating the overturned 18-wheeler on the bridge.

Radio clips available.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:31
Phone alarm 8037, under the upper level of the Verrazano Bridge for an 18-wheeler that just flipped over. All unit calling? Engine 162 to Staten Island. 162, your message? 10-7, or better address for box 4236. We're at the intersection. We don't see any condition anywhere. Looks like the occupants have power around here. Alright, if you have nothing there, put a signal in, go 10-8. 10-8.

Firefighters have received a report of an 18-wheeler that flipped over on the upper level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Staten Island FDNY · 0:30
You need the chief to continue in or no? Negative. Alright, 10-4. An 18, 4513. An 18 on 4513. Tickets to follow, 23. Battalion 23, 10-4, 10-8. 10-4. Telephone alarm 8037. Telephone alarm box 8037, on the Verrazano upper level for a 18-wheeler that flipped over.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

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KJUJul 3 at 9:29 PM

@dhdjsndic tractor trailers aren’t allowed on the lower level. When there are high winds, they close the upper level to empty tractor trailers, and tandem tractor trailers. But this happened so fast tonight that they probably didn’t even get an opportunity to do that, if indeed the wind is what caused the trail flip

Brooklyn3920Jul 3 at 8:52 PM

Phone flipped over too

mymaintigJul 3 at 8:52 PM

there was not a lot of rain, but there was a hell of a lot of wind

nwalsJul 3 at 8:52 PM

Why is your phone upside down

KJUJul 3 at 9:29 PM

@dhdjsndic tractor trailers aren’t allowed on the lower level. When there are high winds, they close the upper level to empty tractor trailers, and tandem tractor trailers. But this happened so fast tonight that they probably didn’t even get an opportunity to do that, if indeed the wind is what caused the trail flip

Brooklyn3920Jul 3 at 8:52 PM

Phone flipped over too

mymaintigJul 3 at 8:52 PM

there was not a lot of rain, but there was a hell of a lot of wind

nwalsJul 3 at 8:52 PM

Why is your phone upside down

KJUJul 3 at 9:29 PM

@dhdjsndic tractor trailers aren’t allowed on the lower level. When there are high winds, they close the upper level to empty tractor trailers, and tandem tractor trailers. But this happened so fast tonight that they probably didn’t even get an opportunity to do that, if indeed the wind is what caused the trail flip

Brooklyn3920Jul 3 at 8:52 PM

Phone flipped over too

mymaintigJul 3 at 8:52 PM

there was not a lot of rain, but there was a hell of a lot of wind

nwalsJul 3 at 8:52 PM

Why is your phone upside down

KJUJul 3 at 9:29 PM

@dhdjsndic tractor trailers aren’t allowed on the lower level. When there are high winds, they close the upper level to empty tractor trailers, and tandem tractor trailers. But this happened so fast tonight that they probably didn’t even get an opportunity to do that, if indeed the wind is what caused the trail flip

Brooklyn3920Jul 3 at 8:52 PM

Phone flipped over too

mymaintigJul 3 at 8:52 PM

there was not a lot of rain, but there was a hell of a lot of wind

nwalsJul 3 at 8:52 PM

Why is your phone upside down

KJUJul 3 at 9:29 PM

@dhdjsndic tractor trailers aren’t allowed on the lower level. When there are high winds, they close the upper level to empty tractor trailers, and tandem tractor trailers. But this happened so fast tonight that they probably didn’t even get an opportunity to do that, if indeed the wind is what caused the trail flip

Brooklyn3920Jul 3 at 8:52 PM

Phone flipped over too

mymaintigJul 3 at 8:52 PM

there was not a lot of rain, but there was a hell of a lot of wind

nwalsJul 3 at 8:52 PM

Why is your phone upside down

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