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Overturned tractor trailer crushes camper

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A tractor trailer overturned in Northampton Monday afternoon
and landed on a pickup truck that was trailing a camper.

A tractor trailer overturned in Northampton Monday afternoon and landed on a pickup truck that was trailing a camper, Southampton Town Police said.
No serious injuries were reported.
Police said the tractor trailer, which was traveling north on County Road 51 about 3:30 p.m., overturned and fell on the camper which was stopped at the traffic light on Lake Avenue and waiting to make a right turn.
Police could not say why the tractor trailer driver lost control of the vehicle and noted the investigation continues.
Suffolk County recently installed the traffic light near the intersection where many accidents have occurred.
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