New York State Police say that a serious crash Thursday afternoon lead to two people being airlifted to the hospital. The crash occurred on the New York State Thruway in the Hudson Valley area. Police say the crash caused delays in both directions as crews were on the scene assisting with the clean up.

An investigation into what exactly caused the crash is ongoing, says officials.

New York State Police Report Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash in Orange County

New York State Police said in a press release on January 30, at about 4:07 PM, troopers on the New York State Thruway responded to a rollover crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred eastbound near Exit 27 in the town of Florida.

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Officials say that the preliminary investigation determined that the tractor-trailer was traveling in the left lane when it veered onto the left-hand shoulder and rolled over. The truck was also carrying steel beams which spilled onto the median.

The driver of the tractor-trailer and a passenger were flown by helicopter to Albany Medical Center with serious injuries, though luckily those injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to police reports.

New York State Police say that the crash blocked the left lane, and there were heavy traffic delays in both directions.

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New York State is known for so many great things. But did you know New York holds some pretty crazy and totally random world records? Here's a taste:

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