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A blown tire caused a tractor-trailer full of trash to roll over and dump its cargo along the side of Interstate 86 in New York. State police state the truck, driven by James Atkins, 42, of Niagara Falls, was traveling west on the interstate when the driver experienced a front-right tire failure approximately one mile from the Almond exit. He lost control of the rig and swerved off the roadway along the shoulder, damaging several sections of guide wire. The truck traveled up a steep embankment, lost speed and rolled over on its side eventually.

The driver was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The truck was hauling a full load of household garbage from New York City to the Hyland Facilities Associates landfill in Angelica, according to the police.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident in New York City, Long Island or anywhere in New York, please contact the truck accident lawyers at Silberstein Awad & Miklos today to schedule your initial consultation.