Close Call In Avoca - A Semi, Was Hanging Off An Overpass 

From The Bath Volunteer Fire Department: 

Bath Fire responded to the mutual aid request of Avoca Fire and Ambulance at 4:03 AM for the tractor-trailer accident on the I86 flyover to 390. Bath responded with Rescue 1, Truck 5 and Chiefs 501 and 503. The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab of the tractor and the cab was hanging off the overpass above 390N. Stabilization of the vehicle was provided by Fleetpride. A two-pronged rescue was initiated by members of Baths Rope Rescue team from above and the crew of Truck 5 from below. Extrication was completed when the driver self-extricated onto the aerial platform of Truck 5. He was brought to the highway and care was transferred to the Bath VA ambulance. The truck was carrying bags of mulch.

 

Almost 400 Mayors Send A Letter To The Governor

The New York Conference of Mayors says 370 mayors have signed the NYCOM letter to the governor asking for more state AIM aid.  AIM stands for Aid Incentives for Municipalities. Local mayors who signed the letter are from Bath, Hornell, Alfred, Canisteo, Arkport, Canseraga, Cohocton, Dundee, Elmira Heights, Horseheads, North Hornell and Nunda.

 

Bridge Closing Is Coming Up In Lindley 

Steuben County Public Works Commissioner Eric Rose says there will be a bridge closing March 18 in the Town of Lindley, on County Route 115, over Morgan Creek.  Rose says that this will be for about six weeks.  There will not be an onsite detour.