news release
ANDREW J. SPANO, Westchester County Executive SUSAN TOLCHIN, Director of Communications

CONTACT: SUSAN TOLCHIN (914) 995-2932

DONNA GREENE (914) 995-2935

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2003

10 a.m.

NO EVACUATIONS NEEDED IN AREA AROUND PROPANE TRUCK ACCIDENT ON I-684

In the aftermath of a propane truck accident this morning on I-684, Westchester officials said there is no need for emergency evacuation in the area. No one is in danger and there is no leakage from the truck operated by L.P. Transportation Inc. of Chester, N.Y.

However the following measures are being taken to ensure the safety of the public:

· I-684 has been closed from I-287 to Armonk.

· Work to right the overturned truck is presently underway by Nickey Biggs of Vails Gate, N.Y. During that time, Rt. 120 in the vicinity and Airport Road will be closed.

· There will be no flights in or out of the Westchester County Airport while the work to right the truck is underway.

· The county departments of Emergency Services and Health are on the scene, as well as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

· Fire departments from Armonk and Purchase as well as the State Police, Harrison Police and North Castle Police are on the scene.

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