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Big rig rollover at Batavia exit of Thruway

By Billie Owens

A tractor-trailer rollover accident is reported at the Batavia exit on the westbound Thruway. Unknown injuries. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 4:05 p.m.: The accident is blocking both lanes of traffic.

UPDATE 4:07 p.m.: Traffic is heavily backed up. Responders on scene need absorbant material for leaking oil. No diesel fuel has spilt.

UPDATE 4:29 p.m.: The driver is out and uninjured. Traffic delays should be expected for quite a while. Drivers ought to avoid Oak Street. A heavy wrecker / tow truck will be needed at the scene.

UPDATE 4:32 p.m.: Town of Batavia fire and Mercy are back in service. The Thruway Authority's highway supervisor is at the scene in charge of the site.

UPDATE: Photo below taken by reader Brad Riner.

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