1 Injured After Truck Overturns, Causes Secondary Crash on BQE in Williamsburg, FDNY Says
Briefly

On Monday, a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Williamsburg, injuring one individual. The accident occurred near the Tillery Street and Manhattan Bridge exit, resulting in the truck downing a pole. This incident caused an additional crash on the opposite side of the expressway. As a safety measure, both lanes approaching Bedford Avenue were closed, leading to significant traffic disruptions. The FDNY responded promptly to the incident, and ongoing evaluations regarding the situation and traffic flow are expected.
One person was injured when a truck overturned on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, leading to closed lanes and multiple accidents resulting from the incident.
The incident occurred near the Tillery Street and Manhattan Bridge exit, where the truck not only overturned but also brought down a pole, complicating the traffic situation.
Emergency services were quick to respond, as FDNY reported the injury and closure of both lanes approaching Bedford Avenue due to the overturned truck.
Further investigations are ongoing, as officials assess the impact of the accident on traffic and potential further hazards on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
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