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.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
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."
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.
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.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
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.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
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."
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.
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.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
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.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
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."
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.
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.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
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.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
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."
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.
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.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
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.
Citizen user video shows heavy traffic in the area.
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."
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.
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.
A Citizen user's live video shows a fuel tanker resting on its side at the scene, with firefighters on scene.
Responders are at the scene of an overturned fuel tanker. Go live or comment below to share real-time updates.
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.
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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