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FDNY · QUEENS · Vehicle

Accident on Eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 22B in Queens

FDNY is responding to a reported auto accident on the Long Island Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. Units on scene report the accident is on the eastbound outer roadway at Exit 22B. The unit indicated that a tow truck may be needed and that no chief or truck is required for the scene.

Location
Long Island Expressway

Radio audio

Latest transmission
Transmission 1

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Updates

  1. Accident on Eastbound Long Island Expressway at Exit 22B in QueensAccident on eastbound outer roadway at Exit 22B; tow truck may be needed; no chief or truck required
  2. Auto Accident Reported on Long Island Expressway Near Grand Central Parkway
  3. Radio Heard: "Engine 324 to Queens. Engine 324 K. We have the accident. It is eastbound on the expressway, the outer roadway, exit 22 B. We're going to make it in 19. No need for the..."
  4. Radio The alarm came in by phone for an auto accident on the Long Island Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway.

Units on this call

Engine 324

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