GARDEN CITY, Long Island (WABC) — A 12,000-gallon gasoline tanker overturned during an accident on Long Island Monday night.<\/p>\n
The Westbury Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned 12,000-gallon gasoline tanker at Old Country Road and Clinton Road in Garden City just after 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
The tanker had a full load of product before it flipped on its side, prompting Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials Division to be requested.<\/p>\n
Officials say the leak was believed to be stopped with only 200 gallons of gasoline having spilled. They say much of what spilled has been contained.<\/p>\n
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been notified.<\/p>\n
Officials say there is one known injury, but no has been taken to the hospital yet.<\/p>\n
The scene is still active, and officials said to expect disruptions to traffic.<\/p>\n
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