A fuel tanker crashed and overturned on Route 209 in Accord on Friday morning, closing the road in both directions during prime morning commuting hours.
The accident occurred at 8:08am, according to the New York State Police, who responded to the scene. A small amount of fuel was leaked from the truck's own fuel tank during the accident, said a Troop F officer at the Kingston station, but the main fuel cargo did not leak. No one was injured in the accident, he said.
The road was closed for about two hours, the officer said.
An alert posted by the state Department of Transportation on 511-NY after the accident:
Region 8 HVTMC reports US Route 209 is closed in both directions (NB/SB) between Lucas Turnpike and Kyserike Road in the Town of Rochester, Ulster County for the recovery and clean-up of an overturned fuel tanker. The NYS Police report that only the fuel tank of truck is leaking diesel fuel. The tanker's cargo is secure at this time.
