Crime & Safety

Fuel Truck Narrowly Avoids Hitting New Rochelle House

The truck also hit a car and a power line.

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A disaster was avoided in New Rochelle Friday when an out-of-control fuel truck was headed toward a Chauncey Avenue home but stopped just inches before crashing into it.

The homeowner was at a window upstairs when she saw the fuel truck aim for her house after hitting another car and a power line, News 12 said.

The accident occurred around 10 a.m.

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