The Center Moriches Fire Department reported that just after 10am on Tuesday, they responded to an auto accident with injuries on Montauk Highway just west of Wilcox Avenue at the Long Island Railroad overpass. A tractor trailer was heading east on Montauk Highway when it struck the 11' 6" LIRR overpass overturning onto a vehicle heading in the opposite direction.

 

Photo: Center Moriches Fire Department Facebook page.

 

While firefighters worked to contain an oil spill and secure the tractor trailer, EMT’s evaluated both drivers for injuries. Neither driver was injured, and firefighters were back in service within an hour.

 

Montauk Hwy was shut down for several hours while crews worked to upright the truck and remove it from the roadway.

 

Photo: Center Moriches Fire Department Facebook page.