Crash Involving Overturned Semi On I-684 Caused Hours Long Backup

KATONAH, NY — The morning commute got off to a rough start as a crash involving a flipped tractor trailer backed up traffic for miles in Westchester County.

The crash and overturned semi-truck on I-684 northbound was reported just after 7 a.m. on Friday, according to the NYSDOT. The crash happened near Exit 6 leading to NY 35 for Katonah/Cross River. The roadway was not fully cleared until late afternoon.

Officials said the left and center lanes remained blocked until well after the morning commute. A third northbound lane remained passable. First responders, accident investigators and a hazmat crew responding to leaking diesel fuel remained at the scene until early afternoon.