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M & Q Trucking; Long Island Expressway, Flushing Bay, New York

Long Island Expressway, Flushing Bay, New York | 1986-Mar-30

Initial Notification: On March 30, 1986, an M and Q Trucking tank truck containing 3,000 gallons of gasoline overturned at the Van Wyck intersection of the Long Island Expressway. Approximately 100 gallons were lost into the storm drain; a gasoline sheen was observed emanating from the storm drain at the creek that flows into Flushing Bay. USCG district 3.

Incident Details
Products of concern:Gasoline
Total amount at risk of spill: 3,000 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 40° 45.92′ North
Longitude (approximate): 73° 50.42′ West