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Port Authority to take action against truck company, driver in crash on George Washington Bridge

By CBS New York Team

/ CBS New York

Port Authority to take action after truck crash on George Washington Bridge

NEW YORK -- Monday morning's drive into Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge was a challenge.

A crash involving a tractor trailer caused debris to spill on the upper deck and blocked several inbound lanes during the morning rush.

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Posted by CBS New York on Monday, April 4, 2022

Thousands of motorists were impacted.

The Port Authority said it will take aggressive actions against the truck company and driver who caused the crash.

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