Friday, November 21, 2014

Parks Department Forestry Truck Overturned In Queens:Video



A massive Parks Department Forestry bucket truck lies on its side after it was  hit and overturned by a commercial delivery vehicle in Maspeth Queens Thursday morning at the intersection of 72nd Street and Grand Avenue.   Parents from nearby schools including PS. 58 became nervous when they were notified via automated text that a major accident had occurred.    (Photos by Linda D'Aquaro) click on images to enlarge

Queens

By Geoffrey Croft

A commercial truck hit a large Parks Department Forestry truck causing it to flip onto its side,  NYC Park Advocates has learned.

According to witness the commercial truck was attempting to make a turn and got stuck, then backed up and apparently hooked the Parks truck.  When it pulled forward, it caused the Parks truck to flip.

The incident occured yesterday at the intersection of 72nd Street and Grand Avenue.

FDNY said they received a call of an overturned truck at 11:21 am. They report the truck was leaking fluid and oil at the scene according to a spokesperson. 

The accident caused major traffic issues as Grand Avenue was closed from 71st Street to 74th Street for approximately 3 hours.


A Parks Department Forestry bucket truck lies on its side after being struck.

A crane was brought in to upright the truck.  



 Video shows the massive Parks truck being turned rightside up.  

A Parks Department spokesperson confirmed the incident and said the person in the truck thankfully did not report any injuries.

Parents from nearby schools including PS. 58 became nervous when they were notified via automated text that a major accident had occurred.   

The accident happened a few blocks away from  Elmhurst Park.



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