Flipped Tanker Truck Leaks Around 2,000 Gallons of Gasoline in Queens
Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave, Rosedale, Queens
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Summary
- Citizen user video shows an overturned tanker truck that leaked gasoline near Rockaway Boulevard and Meyer Avenue in Queens.
- Firefighters have confirmed more than 3,000 gallons of fuel spilled onto the pavement from the truck's ruptured tank.
- Fire officials declared a fuel emergency after some of the gasoline entered a nearby storm drain, though the leak has since been contained.
- Crews have applied large amounts of foam and fire retardant to the scene to prevent a fire and help mitigate the spill.
- The Coast Guard and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation have also been notified.
- The truck is blocking traffic as crews continue to work the scene.
Timeline
Officials have clarified that the truck spilled around 2,000 gallons of fuel, down from the earlier figure.
Operations are ongoing at the scene, where crews appear to be preparing to right the truck.
Video shows traffic continuing to be snarled due to the earlier crash and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Marine units are returning to Brooklyn as the situation stabilizes.
The situation is now under control, with key units remaining to assist with ongoing operations.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, with key units remaining on scene to manage the containment. Other units are returning to service.
The fuel leak has been stopped, and the spill is fully covered with foam, per the FDNY. Nassau County FD will continue efforts.
Incoming resources are advised to approach from the east due to road closures. EMS confirms there are still no injuries.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS.
Firefighters confirm that approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel leaked onto the pavement. The spill is now covered by foam and other flame retardants.
Nassau County Traffic Management posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "All lanes are blocked in both directions on Rockaway Turnpike from the intersections of Peninsula Boulevard to Brookville Boulevard. Use an alternate route."
A foam unit was deployed to assist with the fuel spill containment. New user video shows the overturned truck and pavement covered in white foam.
EMS units have deemed this a HazMat incident. Additional units are en route.
The U.S. Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were notified about the incident.
Firefighters have declared a "fuel emergency" and report gasoline has leaked into a storm drain but is currently contained.
Radio clips available.
The tanker is confirmed to be leaking gasoline from a breached 3,000-gallon compartment.
FDNY Marine units are being deployed due to the tanker's proximity to a body of water.
HazMat units are en route to the scene.
Additional units are still responding to the diesel fuel leak from the overturned tanker.
Radio clips available.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are coordinating efforts to manage the overturned fuel tanker situation.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of an overturned fuel tanker.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave.
Officials have clarified that the truck spilled around 2,000 gallons of fuel, down from the earlier figure.
Operations are ongoing at the scene, where crews appear to be preparing to right the truck.
Video shows traffic continuing to be snarled due to the earlier crash and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Marine units are returning to Brooklyn as the situation stabilizes.
The situation is now under control, with key units remaining to assist with ongoing operations.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, with key units remaining on scene to manage the containment. Other units are returning to service.
The fuel leak has been stopped, and the spill is fully covered with foam, per the FDNY. Nassau County FD will continue efforts.
Incoming resources are advised to approach from the east due to road closures. EMS confirms there are still no injuries.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS.
Firefighters confirm that approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel leaked onto the pavement. The spill is now covered by foam and other flame retardants.
Nassau County Traffic Management posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "All lanes are blocked in both directions on Rockaway Turnpike from the intersections of Peninsula Boulevard to Brookville Boulevard. Use an alternate route."
A foam unit was deployed to assist with the fuel spill containment. New user video shows the overturned truck and pavement covered in white foam.
EMS units have deemed this a HazMat incident. Additional units are en route.
The U.S. Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were notified about the incident.
Firefighters have declared a "fuel emergency" and report gasoline has leaked into a storm drain but is currently contained.
Radio clips available.
The tanker is confirmed to be leaking gasoline from a breached 3,000-gallon compartment.
FDNY Marine units are being deployed due to the tanker's proximity to a body of water.
HazMat units are en route to the scene.
Additional units are still responding to the diesel fuel leak from the overturned tanker.
Radio clips available.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are coordinating efforts to manage the overturned fuel tanker situation.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of an overturned fuel tanker.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave.
Officials have clarified that the truck spilled around 2,000 gallons of fuel, down from the earlier figure.
Operations are ongoing at the scene, where crews appear to be preparing to right the truck.
Video shows traffic continuing to be snarled due to the earlier crash and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Marine units are returning to Brooklyn as the situation stabilizes.
The situation is now under control, with key units remaining to assist with ongoing operations.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, with key units remaining on scene to manage the containment. Other units are returning to service.
The fuel leak has been stopped, and the spill is fully covered with foam, per the FDNY. Nassau County FD will continue efforts.
Incoming resources are advised to approach from the east due to road closures. EMS confirms there are still no injuries.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS.
Firefighters confirm that approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel leaked onto the pavement. The spill is now covered by foam and other flame retardants.
Nassau County Traffic Management posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "All lanes are blocked in both directions on Rockaway Turnpike from the intersections of Peninsula Boulevard to Brookville Boulevard. Use an alternate route."
A foam unit was deployed to assist with the fuel spill containment. New user video shows the overturned truck and pavement covered in white foam.
EMS units have deemed this a HazMat incident. Additional units are en route.
The U.S. Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were notified about the incident.
Firefighters have declared a "fuel emergency" and report gasoline has leaked into a storm drain but is currently contained.
Radio clips available.
The tanker is confirmed to be leaking gasoline from a breached 3,000-gallon compartment.
FDNY Marine units are being deployed due to the tanker's proximity to a body of water.
HazMat units are en route to the scene.
Additional units are still responding to the diesel fuel leak from the overturned tanker.
Radio clips available.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are coordinating efforts to manage the overturned fuel tanker situation.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of an overturned fuel tanker.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave.
Officials have clarified that the truck spilled around 2,000 gallons of fuel, down from the earlier figure.
Operations are ongoing at the scene, where crews appear to be preparing to right the truck.
Video shows traffic continuing to be snarled due to the earlier crash and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Marine units are returning to Brooklyn as the situation stabilizes.
The situation is now under control, with key units remaining to assist with ongoing operations.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, with key units remaining on scene to manage the containment. Other units are returning to service.
The fuel leak has been stopped, and the spill is fully covered with foam, per the FDNY. Nassau County FD will continue efforts.
Incoming resources are advised to approach from the east due to road closures. EMS confirms there are still no injuries.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS.
Firefighters confirm that approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel leaked onto the pavement. The spill is now covered by foam and other flame retardants.
Nassau County Traffic Management posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "All lanes are blocked in both directions on Rockaway Turnpike from the intersections of Peninsula Boulevard to Brookville Boulevard. Use an alternate route."
A foam unit was deployed to assist with the fuel spill containment. New user video shows the overturned truck and pavement covered in white foam.
EMS units have deemed this a HazMat incident. Additional units are en route.
The U.S. Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were notified about the incident.
Firefighters have declared a "fuel emergency" and report gasoline has leaked into a storm drain but is currently contained.
Radio clips available.
The tanker is confirmed to be leaking gasoline from a breached 3,000-gallon compartment.
FDNY Marine units are being deployed due to the tanker's proximity to a body of water.
HazMat units are en route to the scene.
Additional units are still responding to the diesel fuel leak from the overturned tanker.
Radio clips available.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are coordinating efforts to manage the overturned fuel tanker situation.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of an overturned fuel tanker.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave.
Officials have clarified that the truck spilled around 2,000 gallons of fuel, down from the earlier figure.
Operations are ongoing at the scene, where crews appear to be preparing to right the truck.
Video shows traffic continuing to be snarled due to the earlier crash and subsequent cleanup efforts.
Marine units are returning to Brooklyn as the situation stabilizes.
The situation is now under control, with key units remaining to assist with ongoing operations.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
Firefighters report the situation is stabilizing, with key units remaining on scene to manage the containment. Other units are returning to service.
The fuel leak has been stopped, and the spill is fully covered with foam, per the FDNY. Nassau County FD will continue efforts.
Incoming resources are advised to approach from the east due to road closures. EMS confirms there are still no injuries.
No injuries have been reported, per EMS.
Firefighters confirm that approximately 3,000 gallons of fuel leaked onto the pavement. The spill is now covered by foam and other flame retardants.
Nassau County Traffic Management posted the following alert on X (formerly Twitter) - "All lanes are blocked in both directions on Rockaway Turnpike from the intersections of Peninsula Boulevard to Brookville Boulevard. Use an alternate route."
A foam unit was deployed to assist with the fuel spill containment. New user video shows the overturned truck and pavement covered in white foam.
EMS units have deemed this a HazMat incident. Additional units are en route.
The U.S. Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were notified about the incident.
Firefighters have declared a "fuel emergency" and report gasoline has leaked into a storm drain but is currently contained.
Radio clips available.
The tanker is confirmed to be leaking gasoline from a breached 3,000-gallon compartment.
FDNY Marine units are being deployed due to the tanker's proximity to a body of water.
HazMat units are en route to the scene.
Additional units are still responding to the diesel fuel leak from the overturned tanker.
Radio clips available.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are coordinating efforts to manage the overturned fuel tanker situation.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
Firefighters are responding to a report of an overturned fuel tanker.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Rockaway Blvd & Meyer Ave.
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Gas is $5, better sop that up with something and squeeze it into my tank
I saw the video on the news. The rig made that left turn too quick. A little sharper and he would’ve jackknifed the trailer. To all truck drivers, please slow down, especially if you’re carrying flammable materials.
True
I still yet to find someone on this app that actually know how to record literally anything! Hold the camera still, stop spinning the damn thing. Pick one orientation….etc
This spill is not just about a fire hazard or traffic disruptions; it poses a major health hazard to the area residents and to underground water systems.
This can go from bad to worse at any moment
Gas is $5, better sop that up with something and squeeze it into my tank
I saw the video on the news. The rig made that left turn too quick. A little sharper and he would’ve jackknifed the trailer. To all truck drivers, please slow down, especially if you’re carrying flammable materials.
True
I still yet to find someone on this app that actually know how to record literally anything! Hold the camera still, stop spinning the damn thing. Pick one orientation….etc
This spill is not just about a fire hazard or traffic disruptions; it poses a major health hazard to the area residents and to underground water systems.
This can go from bad to worse at any moment
Gas is $5, better sop that up with something and squeeze it into my tank
I saw the video on the news. The rig made that left turn too quick. A little sharper and he would’ve jackknifed the trailer. To all truck drivers, please slow down, especially if you’re carrying flammable materials.
True
I still yet to find someone on this app that actually know how to record literally anything! Hold the camera still, stop spinning the damn thing. Pick one orientation….etc
This spill is not just about a fire hazard or traffic disruptions; it poses a major health hazard to the area residents and to underground water systems.
This can go from bad to worse at any moment
Gas is $5, better sop that up with something and squeeze it into my tank
I saw the video on the news. The rig made that left turn too quick. A little sharper and he would’ve jackknifed the trailer. To all truck drivers, please slow down, especially if you’re carrying flammable materials.
True
I still yet to find someone on this app that actually know how to record literally anything! Hold the camera still, stop spinning the damn thing. Pick one orientation….etc
This spill is not just about a fire hazard or traffic disruptions; it poses a major health hazard to the area residents and to underground water systems.
This can go from bad to worse at any moment
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Gas is $5, better sop that up with something and squeeze it into my tank
I saw the video on the news. The rig made that left turn too quick. A little sharper and he would’ve jackknifed the trailer. To all truck drivers, please slow down, especially if you’re carrying flammable materials.
True
I still yet to find someone on this app that actually know how to record literally anything! Hold the camera still, stop spinning the damn thing. Pick one orientation….etc
This spill is not just about a fire hazard or traffic disruptions; it poses a major health hazard to the area residents and to underground water systems.
This can go from bad to worse at any moment