Long Island Expressway westbound lanes closed due to deadly crash
NEW YORK -- The Long Island Expressway is closed to westbound traffic following a deadly crash. The closure is causing major delays for the Wednesday morning commute.
All westbound lanes of the LIE are closed at the Clearview Expressway, where traffic is being directed to the service road. As of 8:30 a.m., the delays stretched past Shelter Rock Road into Nassau County.
The FDNY said it responded to a deadly crash involving two trucks shortly after 5 a.m. near exit 27. One person was pronounced dead on the scene. No further details have been provided.
Traffic is also backed up on the Northern State Parkway, so drivers should try the Southern State Parkway, if possible. There's no word on when the westbound lanes will reopen.
Check back soon for the latest updates on this developing story.
