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3 Killed Route 1

Three people were killed in a fiery crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick on Friday, April 12, authorities said.

Route 1 fatal crash.

Route 1 fatal crash.

Photo Credit: South Brunswick PD

The crash occurred at about 9:40 a.m. near Ridge Road, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka.

"This is a tragic day, as three young adults have lost their lives in this horrific crash," Hayducka said. "To the parents, family, and friends our hearts go out to you. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers tonight." 

Police found a tractor-trailer had struck a van in the intersection. The van collided with two other vehicles and then the tractor-trailer and van caught fire. 

The victims' names are being withheld until notification is made to the next of kin.

The investigation is active and continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Bryan Sites of the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646 or Sergeant Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-4328.

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