Montauk Highway Reopened After Hazmat Incident: Cops

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — A portion of Montauk Highway was reopened Tuesday afternoon after being shut down in both directions due to a "possible hazmat incident," according to Southampton Town Police.

According to Southampton Town Police Lt. Susan Ralph, a call came in at 1:35 p.m. about a man in medical distress; Bridgehampton Ambulance was called and transported him to an area hospital.

Officers noticed a "potential hazardous situation" in the victim's vehicle and asked that the Bridgehampton Fire Department and Southampton Town's hazmat team respond, Ralph said.

East and westbound lanes of Montauk Highway were closed between Hildreth Road and Ocean Avenue until the scene could be rendered safe, Ralph said.

Bridgehampton Fire Department hosed down the roadway, the vehicle was removed, and Montauk Highway was reopened in both directions, police said.

Police said earlier that the man "fell out of a car, overcome by fumes."

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