Governor Hochul Directs State Emergency Response Assets to Assist in Gas Tanker Explosion on Long Island

"At my direction, multiple State agencies, including the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Transportation, Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services and New York State Police responded overnight to an incident in Rockville Centre, where a tanker truck crashed into a building along State Route 27 (Sunrise Highway). The crash resulted in a fire and an estimated 9,000 gallons of fuel spilled. The scene remains active with Route 27 and its surrounding roadways closed. Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area. At this time, State agency personnel continue to support Nassau County's response to the incident."

"DEC has deployed Environmental Conservation Police Officers and Spill Responders, including a drone pilot, to assess the potential environmental impacts to the Mill River and surrounding area and to pump out, clean, and flush the impacted drainage system. DOT is currently assessing damage to the drainage system, pavement and a traffic signal and additional information will be provided as it becomes available."