Jackknifed Trailer Jams GWB Jackknifed Trailer Jams GWB
Jackknifed Trailer Jams GWB A jackknifed tractor trailer jammed the George Washington Bridge going into New Jersey Thursday, Jan. 19. The crash closed all lanes on the upper level around 7:45 p.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
2 Seriously Hurt In 5-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike 2 Seriously Hurt In 5-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike
2 Seriously Hurt In 5-Vehicle Crash On NJ Turnpike Two people were seriously hurt in a five-car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Hudson County on Friday, Dec. 9, authorities said. The crash occurred when a Volvo flatbed truck struck the back of a Mercedes Benz C30, which struck a Nissan and the concrete barrier around 12:55 p.m. near milepost 108.4 in Kearny, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The Volvo then struck the rear of the Lexus and the Lexus then struck the rear of the Hyundai. As a result, the driver of the Mercedes Benz, 69-year-old man from Staten Island, NY and the passenger, a 62-year-old woman from Staten I…
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays
Twitter Fumes Over Amtrak Outage Between NYC/Philly, NJ Transit Delays Amtrak and New Jersey Transit commuters were off to a frustrating start Wednesday, Nov. 2. All Amtrak trains were stopped between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, with delays of up to 45 minutes reported for NJT.  Trains were in motion as of 7:30, but until then, commuters took to Twitter to vent — specifically on Amtrak's post announcing the outage that caused the standstill. That's not an update. We've been stuck for 2 hours now. No updates, no power, just sitting in the cold. — felon musk (@tylerdecolorado) November 2, 2022 Amtrak's outage caused delays on NJT. Northeast…
Have You Seen NJDOT's Saucy New Safety Signs? Have You Seen NJDOT's Saucy New Safety Signs?
Have You Seen Njdot's Saucy New Safety Signs? "We'll be blunt, don't drive high." "Nice car, did it come with a turn signal?" "Hocus pocus, drive with focus." The New Jersey Transportation Department was apparently hoping to get their safe driving requests across in a new way. But based on the photos that have been surfacing on social media, the signs might actually be distracting to drivers. And so, the DOT has now threatened to go back to the tired, old signs if drivers don't put their phones down and, well, "hocus pocus drive with focus." 🚫 We’re glad you’re enjoying the new safety messages, but please don’t take pictures of t…
Disabled Secaucus Train Causes 90-Minute Delay For All Penn Station NY Trains Disabled Secaucus Train Causes 90-Minute Delay For All Penn Station NY Trains
Disabled Secaucus Train Causes 90-Minute Delay For All Penn Station NY Trains People packed themselves into NY Penn Station Tuesday, Aug. 23 due to a disabled train in Secaucus. The disabled train, caused by overhead wire issues, led to a nearly 90-minute delay around 7:55 p.m., NJ Transit said on Twitter. One train into Trenton was 2 hours and 20 minutes behind schedule. This is @NJTRANSIT at Penn Station today 🙃 pic.twitter.com/oly49RSVgK — Broke o'Clock (@brokeOclock) August 23, 2022
Tipped Tractor Trailer Jams Turnpike Ramp In Newark Tipped Tractor Trailer Jams Turnpike Ramp In Newark
Tipped Tractor Trailer Jams Turnpike Ramp In Newark A tipped tractor trailer jammed traffic on an NJ Turnpike ramp in Newark Tuesday, April 12. The crash occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound Entrance ramp to Interchange 15E from Route 1&9 just before 1 p.m. Disabled tractor trailer on New Jersey Turnpike southbound Entrance ramp To Interchange 15E from US 1&9 (Newark) left shoulder blocked https://t.co/zIChhkx197 — 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) April 12, 2022 The trailer was apparently hauling batteries, developing and unconfirmed reports show.
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway 65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway
65 Cars Involved In Icy Crashes On Major NJ Roadway At least 65 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes on a major ice-covered road in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crashes were blamed on black ice which often forms at dawn and dusk, according to the Monmouth County sheriff. The first chain-reaction crash occurred at 6:27 a.m. Wednesday on Route 36 westbound at the Route 18 ramp, according to Eatontown police. Police officers found approximately 15 vehicles involved in that crash. Multiple people were sent to the hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Approximately 10 minutes after the first crash, a second m…
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say
Jersey Shore Pedestrian Struck, Killed Walking On Garden State Parkway, State Police Say A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Toyota Friday afternoon while walking on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 2:12 p.m. in a northbound lane of the parkway in Toms River, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. The parkway experienced heavy traffic delays in both directions as state troopers investigated the crash scene, reports said. A preliminary investigation found that a Toyota Camry "struck a pedestrian in the roadway" near milepost 82, according to the NJSP spokesman, Sgt. First Class Lawrence Peele. The pe…
Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County
Major Crash Jams Parkway For Miles In Essex County Traffic crawled on the Garden State Parkway in Essex County Thursday morning due to a major crash. The crash -- apparently involving nearly a dozen vehicles -- occurred on the southbound side of the highway between Exit 145 - I-280 to Exit 143B (Irvington)  Rubbernecking delays on Garden State Parkway northbound South of Exit 143 - NJ 124 (Irvington Twp) to North of Exit 144 - CR 510 (Newark) All lanes open 2 mile delay https://t.co/OtZvhBAY1h — 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) May 27, 2021 All lanes were open but a more than 2-mile delay was reported.
Disabled Trailers Cause Backups On Major Parsippany, Kearny Highways Disabled Trailers Cause Backups On Major Parsippany, Kearny Highways
Disabled Trailers Cause Backups On Major Parsippany, Kearny Highways A pair of disabled tractor trailers backed up two major North Jersey highways Tuesday evening. The jackknifed trailer and fuel spill in on the northbound side of Route 287 happened when the truck struck a pillar to the overpass around 7 p.m., near milepost 42.1. Five to 10 minute delays were reported. Meanwhile, a disabled trailer took out the center lane in the NJ Turnpike Western Spur southbound near the 15W - Route 280 interchange. Disabled tractor trailer on New Jersey Turnpike - Western Spur southbound South of Interchange 15W - I-280 (Kearny) center lane blocked https://t.co/WM…
Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark
Disabled Tractor Trailer Causes Miles-Long Backup On NJ Turnpike In Newark Traffic backed up on the southbound side of the NJ Turnpike in Newark when a tractor trailer apparently split in half and spilled its content across the highway Thursday evening, initial reports say. The incident happened in the outer lanes north of 13A near Newark Airport around 5:45 p.m., 511nj.org reports. Crews were on scene cleaning as of 7 p.m. Have photos? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury
Another Route 80 Delay: Overturned Tractor Trailer Shuts Eastbound Highway In Roxbury Route 80 was backed up Friday morning after a tractor trailer overturned spilling fuel across the highway. All lanes were closed near Exit 34 - NJ 15 as of 10:30 a.m., according to 511nj.org. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. Photos show the trailer hanging off the guardrail. Delays of 90 minutes were reported.  Motorists urged to plan alternate routes during rush hours.