Tractor trailer strikes car from previous accident and jackknifes on Thruway

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Story Created: Jul 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2009 at 4:18 PM EST

DEERFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Thursday's wet and slippery conditions are to blame for a accident on the thruway that caused a tractor trailer to jackknife.

State Police say the truck's driver was heading west at the time when he tried to avoid a motorcycle that had stopped in the shoulder of the road.

The driver lost control and struck a car that was already in another accident. The truck hit the guide rail and spilled 150 gallons of diesel fuel.

Luckily there were no injuries.

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