Brooklyn, NY +Gowanus Exp Shutdown+

Brooklyn, NY +Gowanus Exp Shutdown+ A motor vehicle accident with a truck that struck the center concrete support of a pedestrian overpass at 72nd Street, trucks fuel tank exploded and is is now on fire and a portion of the overpass is also on fire, Fire Department on the scene requesting EMS to respond in.

The Expressway has been completely shutdown in both directions, a large column of smoke is visible for miles, Additional FDNY units are having trouble getting to the scene due to very heavy traffic, fire is reported to be burning very hot and Fire department having water problems.

DOT has also been requested. NYPD are calling for a level one mobilization at 65th Street and the Gowanus Expressway