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Vehicle accident causes truck to overturn on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

byKayla Thompson

May 5, 2025

A truck overturned in a chaotic accident Monday morning on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, injuring one person, authorities said.

First responders rushed to the scene of an accident on the BQE in Brooklyn on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News)

Firefighters and medical personnel rushed to the scene of the accident at Exit 32 of the BQE in Williamsburg around 6:22 a.m., officials said. A truck had downed a pole, triggering another crash on the opposite side of the expressway, according to News 12

Two victims are seen here after a white truck slammed into the back of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV before striking a light pole and flipping over on its' right side on the eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday May 5, 2025. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News) — Two victims are seen here after a white truck slammed into the back of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV before striking a light pole and flipping over on its’ right side on the eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn on Monday May 5, 2025. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News)

A blue Nissan Kicks SUV, with damage to the rear, was towed from the scene.

One person was injured and was taken by EMS to Woodhull Hospital; no other details of the victim’s condition were immediately available.

At least one person was taken to the hospital after a white truck slammed into the back of a blue Nissan Kicks SUV before striking a light pole and flipping over on its right side in the eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News) — A crash on the BQE in Brooklyn Monday took down an pole on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Bedford Ave. in Brooklyn on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Theodore Parisienne / New York Daily News)

Author

Kayla Thompson is a dedicated journalist and writer with a passion for capturing the essence of New York. Her work spans a diverse range of topics, from the state’s vibrant cultural scene to its complex social and environmental issues. Based in Manhattan, Kayla has become known for her in-depth reporting and engaging storytelling that bring the many facets of New York to life.