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Posted: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 3:12PM

Tractor-Trailer Falls Off Overpass on S.I. Expressway



NEW YORK (1010 WINS)  -- The cab of a tractor-trailer fell off an overpass on the Staten Island Expressway near South Avenue, Tuesday afternoon.

1010 WINS AUDIO: Carol D'Auria reports

The cab landed on South Avenue. The rest of the truck dangled from an overpass for a few hours.  

The truck was traveling westbound on 1-278 at the time of the accident.

At one point there were delays back to Bradley Avenue.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was injured but the injuries are not considered life-threatening.

As of 2:40 p.m., the truck was pulled from the roadway,  lowered to ground and removed. 

Photo from WNBC.com


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