Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of NJ Turnpike (Developing)

A portion of the NJ Turnpike was closed as crews battled a vehicle fire during the afternoon on Friday, July 7, developing reports say.

Valerie Musson

07/07/2023 3:35 p.m.

The blaze broke out on the outer roadway southbound north of Interchange 12 - Carteret-Rahway in Carteret around 2:40 p.m., according to 511NJ.

One of four right lanes remained closed as of 3:30 p.m.

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