Crash damages headstones at Ellisburg cemetery
A tractor-trailer crash damaged multiple headstones and other parts of Woodside Cemetery in Ellisburg, according to the provided report.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A tractor-trailer crash damaged multiple headstones and other parts of Woodside Cemetery in the town of Ellisburg, according to the provided report. The crash happened Friday and left the tractor-trailer on its side in the cemetery.
Three headstones were broken, and eight others were stained with oil. Cemetery officials plan to repair the damaged stones and restore trees and the lawn. Insurance companies are expected to cover the cemetery’s costs.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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