Hempstead Tpke. reopens after accident
Several people were injured when a car and a van for special-needs passengers collided Friday morning at the intersection of North Newbridge Road and Corey Lane in East Meadow, causing the van to overturn. (May 20, 2011) Credit: Lou Minutoli
An overturned vehicle closed part of Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Friday, police said.
Nassau County police said the call reporting the accident came in at 11:02 a.m. Police said several people were injured and ambulances had been dispatched.
The crash occurred near the intersection with Newbridge Road.
Police reopened the road at 12:40 p.m.
Officials did not immediately have more details on the accident.
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