Debris rains onto NYC highway, injuring 1 and causing traffic nightmare

A chunk of debris fell from an overpass on the Cross Bronx Expressway – striking a car below and injuring one person, the FDNY said.

A call for a person struck by the falling debris near Exit 1 along the Cross Bronx Expressway was received at around 7:50 a.m. Monday, according to authorities.

The victim was rushed to New York Presbyterian Hospital, where their injuries were said to be non-life-threatening, authorities said. 

A chunk of debris fell from an overpass on the Cross Bronx Expressway – striking a car below and injuring one person, the FDNY said. Fox 5 New York

A chunk of debris fell from the overpass after a driver was traveling on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Reddit/u/ Traveler0084

A chunk of debris fell from the overpass of the Cross Bronx Expressway while a driver was traveling on the road. Reddit/u/ Traveler0084

All westbound lanes to the lower level of the George Washington Bridge are closed while authorities investigate the incident, according to the Port Authority. 

Drivers heading toward the 181st Street exit are being redirected to the Jerome Ave. and Major Deegan Exits while the 181st Street exit is closed. 

The incident comes just days after another incident where another massive piece of debris fell along the overpass of the Cross Bronx Expressway, nearly crushing another driver.