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Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Closes Road In Mercer County (Developing) A serious crash closed a roadway in Mercer County, authorities said. Old Trenton Road between Edinburg and Newport was closed at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 due to the crash, West Winsor police said. Police, fire and EMS were at the scene. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

09/21/2023

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Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington

Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington

Pickup Truck Dumps Lumber, Closes I-295 In Burlington A pickup truck dumped its load of lumber closing part of Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:31 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-295 southbound at milepost 47 in Burlington Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford pickup truck carrying 2X4 lumber was involved in a collision with another vehicle causing it to overturn and spill the lumber into the lanes of travel, State Police said. Lanes of travel were sporadically closed for cleanup and vehicle removal. The driver of the truck was evaluate…

09/21/2023

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Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County

Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County

Crash With Injuries Reported On I-295 In Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 southbound near exit 34 (Route 70) in Cherry Hill Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.

09/07/2023

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Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway

Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway

Downed Utility Pole Shuts Gloucester County Roadway A rush-hour crash and downed utility pole has shut down a major Gloucester County road for several hours. The crash occurred on Route 47 in Glassboro at about 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7 and the road remained closed as of 1:10 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The pole was down across all lanes near Route 553 (Woodbury Avenue), 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

09/07/2023

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Crash Closes Route 70 In Camden County

Crash Closes Route 70 In Camden County

Crash Closes Route 70 In Camden County A crash closed Route 70 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 on Route 70 eastbound near Routes 41 and 154 in Cherry Hill, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. There was a separate crash on Route 70 eastbound near Route 644 at about 1:45 p.m. One lane was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

09/06/2023

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Wrong-Way Crash Closes NJ Turnpike For Hours On Labor Day

Wrong-Way Crash Closes NJ Turnpike For Hours On Labor Day

Wrong-Way Crash Closes NJ Turnpike For Hours On Labor Day A wrong-way crash closed a portion of the NJ Turnpike up for hours on Labor Day. The accident happened just before 1:40 a.m. on the northbound side of the Turnpike in Carneys Point, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. A Nissan Sentra was heading south in the northbound lanes when it struck a Nissan Pathfinder and a Hyundai Sonata, not far from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, according to Curry. Several non-life threatening injuries were reported and three patients were transported to a nearby hospital for those injuries. The northbound lanes were closed fo…

by Cecilia Levine

09/04/2023

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Crash Blocks New Jersey Turnpike

Crash Blocks New Jersey Turnpike

Crash Blocks New Jersey Turnpike A crash blocked all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 on the NJ Turnpike=-Pennsylvania Extension westbound near the Delaware River Bridge in Burlington Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

09/01/2023

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Crash With Injuries On Route 40 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)

Crash With Injuries On Route 40 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)

Crash With Injuries On Route 40 In South Jersey (Developing) There was a crash with injuries in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 on Route 40 westbound near English Creek Avenue in Egg Harbor Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The severity of the injuries was not immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.

08/30/2023

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Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County

Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County

Crash With Injuries On Route 30 Camden County A crash with injuries closed Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:40 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25 east of Route 669 (Stone Road) in Lindenwold, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.

08/25/2023

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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.

08/21/2023

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Dump Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Dump Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Dump Truck Flips On New Jersey Turnpike (Developing) A dump truck overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 16 southbound north of Interchange 7 (Route 206) in Chesterfield Township, according to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. There were no immediate details on injuries. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/16/2023

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Traffic Signal Down Blocking Route 130 Camden County

Traffic Signal Down Blocking Route 130 Camden County

Traffic Signal Down Blocking Route 130 Camden County There's a traffic signal down blocking part of Route 130 in Camden County, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14 southbound north of Route 38 in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/14/2023

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Car Flips In Crash On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Car Flips In Crash On New Jersey Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Car Flips In Crash On New Jersey Turnpike (Developing) A vehicle overturned during a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 on the turnpike northbound North of Interchange 4 (Route 73) in Mount Laurel, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/11/2023

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Crash With Injuries Reported On New Jersey Turnpike

Crash With Injuries Reported On New Jersey Turnpike

Crash With Injuries Reported On New Jersey Turnpike There was a crash with injuries on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11 northbound North of Interchange 4 (Route 73) in Mount Laurel, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/11/2023

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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County

Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County

Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Route 70 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 westbound East of Route 38 in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/10/2023

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Crash With Injuries Reported In Gloucester County

Crash With Injuries Reported In Gloucester County

Crash With Injuries Reported In Gloucester County Route 42 in Gloucester County was closed to southbound traffic after a crash with injuries, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:40 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 south of Route 55 (Exit 13) in Deptford Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two left lanes of four lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

08/04/2023

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Dump Truck Crashes Into Overpass In South Jersey: State Police

Dump Truck Crashes Into Overpass In South Jersey: State Police

Dump Truck Crashes Into Overpass In South Jersey: State Police A dump truck with its bed accidentally raised crashed into a highway overpass in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 on Route 55 southbound at milepost 44.6 in Elk Township, New Jersey State Police said. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mack dump truck was operating within a construction zone and failed to lower its bed after offloading materials, State Police said. The Mack was traveling south with its bed raised when it struck the overpass for Cedar Bridge Road, police said. The impact caused the dump portion of the truck to bec…

08/02/2023

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Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Shuts Route 55 In Vineland (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 55 in Vineland Wednesday evening, July 26. UPDATE: Police identified the 27-year-old driver killed in the crash. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the highway around 6:40 p.m. All lanes were closed. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

by Cecilia Levine

07/26/2023

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NY Man Dead In Fiery Turnpike Crash

NY Man Dead In Fiery Turnpike Crash

NY Man Dead In Fiery Turnpike Crash A New York man died in a fiery crash that closed the New Jersey Turnpike Saturday morning, July 22, police said. Henry Subin, 77, of Katonah, NY, was heading north in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when he struck the concrete barrier of the toll plaza, overturned, and became fully engulfed in flames around 9:45 a.m. in Carneys Point. The crash, near milepost 2.4 on the northbound side, closed toll lanes 1 to 4 for four hours. Subin was killed as a result. The crash remains under investigation.

by Cecilia Levine

07/22/2023

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Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County

Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County

Fiery Crash Shuts NJ Turnpike In Salem County A fiery car crash closed the New Jersey Turnpike in South Jersey Saturday morning, July 22. The crash happened on the northbound side entrance near Interchange 1, near the toll plaza in Carneys Point, at 9:50 a.m., the DOT website says. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

by Cecilia Levine

07/22/2023

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2 Crashes Reported On Atlantic City Expressway

2 Crashes Reported On Atlantic City Expressway

2 Crashes Reported On Atlantic City Expressway There were two rush-hour crashes on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. Neither 7:30 a.m. crash in Egg Harbor Township resulted in serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police. One of the crashes happened eastbound near the exit to the Atlantic City International Airport (Exit 9), according to the South Jersey Transportation Authority.

07/21/2023

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Crash Reported On Route 130 In East Windsor

Crash Reported On Route 130 In East Windsor

Crash Reported On Route 130 In East Windsor A crash was reported on Route 130 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3 p.m. Thursday July 20 in the southbound lanes of Route 130 near Conover Road in East Windsor Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. A spokesman with the East Windsor Police Department said there were no serious injuries.

07/20/2023

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Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police

Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police

Dump Truck Rolls Down Hill Off New Jersey Turnpike: Police A dump truck ran through a guardrail and traveled down a hill off of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 southbound in Runnemede, according to New Jersey State Police. The driver did not report any injuries, State Police said.

07/18/2023

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Tree Falls On Car In Hopewell Township

Tree Falls On Car In Hopewell Township

Tree Falls On Car In Hopewell Township Route 29 in Mercer County was temporarily closed after a tree fell on a car, authorities said. The 55-year-old driver was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, Hopewell Township police said. The tree fell on the vehicle's roof, they said. The incident occurred at about 8:15 a.m. near Fiddlers Creek Road. The road was reopened by about 11 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/18/2023

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Serious Crash Shuts Parkway In Ocean County

Serious Crash Shuts Parkway In Ocean County

Serious Crash Shuts Parkway In Ocean County A serious crash closed a portion of the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Saturday, July 15. The crash happened on the northbound side of the highway around 7:45 p.m., north of Exit 63B in Stafford Township. Have photos of the scene? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. Two left lanes were block with heavy delays being reported.

by Cecilia Levine

07/15/2023

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Tractor-Trailer Flips, Route 130 Ramp Closes Off NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Tractor-Trailer Flips, Route 130 Ramp Closes Off NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)

Tractor-Trailer Flips, Route 130 Ramp Closes Off NJ Turnpike (Developing) A tractor-trailer overturned closing a Route 130 ramp off the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 in Florence Township, according to the NJ Department of Transportation. The exit to Route 130 southbound off the Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension was closed about noon, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/11/2023

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Serious Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Reported In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Reported In South Jersey (Developing) There was a serious crash reported in Gloucester County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11 on Route 55 southbound, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It was south of Exit 58 (Deptford Center Road) in Deptford, 511nj.org reported. One of two lanes was closed. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/11/2023

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Crash Closes I-295 In South Jersey

Crash Closes I-295 In South Jersey

Crash Closes I-295 In South Jersey A crash closed all lanes of Interstate 295 southbound in Burlington County, authorities said. A street light was knocked down as a result of the crash, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The crash occurred at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10 on the southbound ramp to Exit 52 (Columbus Road) in Mansfield Township, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/10/2023

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Serious Crash Closes Route In Cumberland County (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Closes Route In Cumberland County (DEVELOPING)

Serious Crash Closes Route In Cumberland County (Developing) A serious crash closed Route 347 in Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:40 p.m. on Friday, July 7 south of Route 550 (Hands Mill Road) in Maurice River Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/07/2023

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Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County

Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County

Traffic Signal Down Closing Route 77 In Salem County A traffic signal is down blocking traffic in both directions on Route 77 in Salem County, authorities said. The mishap occurred about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 near Route 611 (Elmer-Shirley Road) in Upper Pittsgrove Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed intermittently northbound, the DOT said. All lanes were closed southbound, according to 511nj.org. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

07/06/2023

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Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (DEVELOPING)

Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (DEVELOPING)

Stranded Travelers Slam Amtrak, NJ Transit Amid Service Suspension (Developing) Hundreds of travelers were left stranded Thursday morning, July 6. Enraged Amtrak and NJ Transit customers took to Twitter during morning rush hour as power issues at Amrak's Metropark station in New Jersey halted service from Philadelphia to New York, With no substitute transportation available, crews were working to restore power as of 9:40 p.m. Service to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also impacted. Northeast Corridor rail service is suspended in both directions between Trenton and Metropark due to Amtrak overhead wire issues. North Jersey Coast Line rail s…

by Cecilia Levine

07/06/2023