Crime & Safety

Overturned Vehicle Backs Up Afternoon LIE Traffic

Unconfirmed report of two people pinned after accident briefly closed all eastbound lanes at Douglaston Parkway overpass

All eastbound lanes were closed briefly this afternoon as first responders cleared an overturned vehicle on Long Island Expressway at the Douglaston Parkway overpass.

The condition of the overturned late-model sedan's occupants is not known. The accident, occurring at approximately 1:48 this afternoon, backed up traffic to the Springfield Boulevard exit on the LIE.

The vehicle was removed from the scene at 2:15 p.m. Drivers in and around the area should expect lingering delays.

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