Southern State Parkway Rollover: Multiple Lanes Blocked By Reported East Islip Crash

A serious crash briefly blocked multiple lanes on a major Long Island highway on Christmas Eve.

Emergency crews responded to a reported rollover crash on the Southern State Parkway near Sunrise Highway in East Islip on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Photo Credit: *New York State Department of Transportation*

12/24/2024 3:08 p.m.

The incident happened on the eastbound Southern State Parkway near Sunrise Highway in East Islip, shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24.

Multiple emergency vehicles responded to a reported rollover crash, according to preliminary radio traffic. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or how many vehicles were involved.

Department of Transportation cameras showed at least two lanes blocked with a brief backup behind the crash site.

The roadway was fully reopened by 3:45 p.m.

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