Two people may have been struck by a passing eastbound car while changing a tire at Exit 39.
Their conditions were not immediately clear. Authorities called for a helicopter to take the injured to the hospital.
Two others who were in the passing car were also being treated for injuries.
/*The Long Island Expressway*/ was closed in both directions for an extended period of time for the investigation.
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