The Long Island Expressway is closed westbound between Exit 61 and Exit 62 after what police said was a fatal crash in Holtsville early Monday.
Suffolk County Police said the crash involved a single vehicle and was reported in a 911 call at 7:22 a.m. Police said at least one person was dead.
Additional details were not immediately available.
Traffic cameras in the area showed traffic being diverted around the crash site.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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