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Tractor-Trailer Flips Closing NJ Turnpike In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Flips Closing NJ Turnpike In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Flips Closing NJ Turnpike In South Jersey A tractor-trailer overturned, closing the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21 southbound near the xxit ramp to Interchange 5 - (Route 541) in Westampton Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. The truck hit the guardrail and overturned, according to New Jersey State Police. The crash did not result in any serious injuries, State Police said. All lanes and the left shoulder were blocked, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey A tractor-trailer overturned blocking the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:24 a.m. near Interchange 7 (Route 206) in Bordentown Township, according to New Jersey State Police. "A tractor-trailer lost control and overturned but the driver did not report any injuries," Sgt. Phillip Curry, a State Police spokesman said. The scene is still active awaiting vehicle removal, Curry said at 10 a.m.. All lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported. Entering traffic was being diverted to the northbound inner roadway.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire
Firearm In Tractor Trailer Driver's Cab Discharges In I-78 Fire A 48-year-old tractor trailer driver from Connecticut is facing weapons offenses after his loaded handgun began discharging when his vehicle went up in flames Friday, Dec. 30 on Route 78, authorities said. The tractor trailer overturned in westbound lanes near milepost 27.1 in Bedminster around 3:50 p.m., and the vehicle became fully engulfed, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. During the investigation, troopers found the Bridgeport, CT driver's loaded .45 caliber handgun had discharged within the truck, Goez said.  Andrew Hardial was hospitalized with non-life-thr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Downs Traffic Light On Route 70 Snarling Traffic In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Downs Traffic Light On Route 70 Snarling Traffic In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Downs Traffic Light On Route 70 Snarling Traffic In South Jersey Heavy traffic was reported in Burlington County as a result of a tractor-trailer crash, authorities said. The crash occurred about 11 a.m. on Route 70 at North Elmwood Road in Evesham, according to initial reports. It was unclear if anyone was hurt, but the truck knocked a traffic light pole down, causing heavy traffic in the area, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig