A closer look at the L.I.E. crash

A view of the scene from Exit 68 of the L.I.E. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP

Cars lay unrecognizale between exits 68-69 of the L.I.E. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP Robert Garofalo

First responders are seen at work on the Eastbound side of the L.I.E. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP Wayne Carrington

The tractor-trailor that ignited the accident is seen with its entire front portion detached. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP Wayne Carrington

A man walks down the L.I.E. to escape a burning vechicle. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP William Jones

More first responders tend to the scene. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP Wayne Carrington

The tractor-trailer smolders hours after the chain-reaction crash in Shirley, N.Y. VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP AP

A ball of fire ignites as the tractor trailer and one of several other cars burn.VIDEO: L.I.E. PILE UP

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