Sunrise Highway [8-4-21]

Late on the night of Wednesday, August 4th, 2021, the Bellmore Fire Department was called to a motor vehicle accident with overturn and possible fire on Sunrise Highway in front of Applebee’s. When firefighters arrived on scene, they encountered a dump truck carrying roofing materials that veered off the road, struck a parked tow truck and larger dump truck, and went on to rollover further down the road. The driver of the overturned dump truck [the only occupant onboard], was able to self-extricate, and was not seriously injured. The impact of the collision sheered off one of the dump truck’s saddle tanks resulting in a large diesel spill. Bellmore firefighters stretched a precautionary hand line and secured all vehicles involved. NCPD ESU and Nassau County Hazmat were also on scene. There was no fire was originally reported.