Crime & Safety

Truck Hits Highway Overpass, 1 Person Hurt: Police

The incident took place on the Meadowbrook Parkway on Monday afternoon.

FREEPORT, NY — A box truck struck an overpass on the Meadowbrook Parkway, state police said. It happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday near Exit M9 (Merrick Road).

The U-Haul driver was not hurt, but a passenger was transported to an area hospital for undisclosed injuries, police said.

The truck could be seen badly damaged from the incident.

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While backing the truck off the highway, state troopers closed all lanes briefly.

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