Overturned Tractor-Trailer Snarls Traffic On Mario Cuomo-Tappan Zee Bridge

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Traffic is moving again after an overturned tractor-trailer caused a mess during the morning rush Friday on the Mario Cuomo-Tappan Zee Bridge.

It happened around 5 a.m. after the truck collided with a construction vehicle on the bridge.

All lanes on the southbound side of I-87 were reopened just after 9 a.m. after being closed for hours following the crash and fuel spill.

UPDATE - ALL LANES OPENED ON GOV, MARIO M. CUOMO BRIDGE - All lanes are now open on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge after an earlier accident.
— NYS Thruway Authority (@NYSThruway) June 8, 2018

Large tow trucks were brought in to remove the tractor-trailer. New York State Police said minor injuries were reported.

Troop T- Overturned tractor trailer on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (I-87) southbound on June 8, 2018. Minor injuries reported, heavy traffic delays in the area. pic.twitter.com/z8y2vh5IxZ
— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) June 8, 2018

For more on current traffic conditions, click here.

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