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North Hollywood crash today: Car crash near North Hollywood Metro station leaves 3 dead on Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles Fire Department says
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Overturned vehicle catches fire, closing eastbound LIE in Brentwood through rush hour
Maria Gomez
Maria Gomez
Bureau Chief · Garden City, NY
Maria Gomez has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Hempstead Herald and a contributor to Newsday. She graduated from Long Island University with a degree in Journalism and has a passion for engaging with the diverse voices of Garden City. Maria believes that community journalism plays a crucial role in shaping local identity.
More from Maria →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM · 2 min read
TRAFFIC Overturned vehicle catches fire, closing eastbound LIE in Brentwood through rush hour John Del Giorno reports from NewsCopter 7 on the crash. WABC By Eyewitness News Wednesday, November 11, 2026 11:54AM Share Follow abc7NY on Google BRENTWOOD, New York (WABC) -- An overturned vehicle caught fire on the Long Island Expressway in Brentwood early Wednesday, closing all eastbound lanes and causing major traffic disruptions. The crash happened around 2:55 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Exit 55. Officials said the vehicle overturned and became engulfed in flames. One person was taken to a hospital. Their condition was not immediately available. All eastbound lanes of the LIE were closed at Exit 53 following the crash. Authorities warned that the closure was expected to extend into the morning rush hour. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. ---------- * More Long Island news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. 13-year-old shot in back and hand while walking to store in Jamaica, Queens 1 hour ago Overturned vehicle catches fire, closing eastbound LIE in Brentwood through rush hour 6 minutes ago Is there a nor'easter coming? Is it going to snow in NYC? Updates on the coastal storm from the Eyewitness News AccuWeather team 2 hours ago Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics TRAFFIC BRENTWOOD CAR CRASH LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY CAR FIRE Watch Live ON NOW 13-year-old boy shot twice while walking to store in Queens 1 hour ago Is there a nor'easter coming? | Live updates 2 hours ago Hero responders save runaway child with autism from freezing waters Bronx man accused of bomb threat on Newark-to-New Orleans flight 1 hour ago Grand jury indicts man on murder charge in Katie Suarez's killing 1 hour ago Stanley Zabar, co-owner of iconic NYC grocery store, dies at 94 Suspect in 3 Central Park rapes arrested working at Miami Burger King Stacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85
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