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Dashcam footage captured a car flying over a highway on Long Island, New York.

Officials say the driver had a medical episode while driving.

The driver sustained only minor injuries.

NEW YORK - During peak rush hour, a car went completely airborne over a busy freeway, flying over six lanes of traffic – and it was all caught on camera.

What we know:

A 70-year-old driver suddenly sped up and launched off a hill on Long Island around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3. Residents were stunned by the smoky dash camera footage captured by witness Joseph McGrath.

"A car came out of nowhere and jumped over the highway in front of me!" McGrath told Storyful.

Another witness on Sunrise Highway, Brandon Hyacinthe, described the shocking incident to News12 New York.

"It looked like

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