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I-287 Southbound Closed After Truck Flips, Dumping Dirt In Central Jersey (PHOTOS) I-287 Southbound Closed After Truck Flips, Dumping Dirt In Central Jersey (PHOTOS)
I-287 Southbound Closed After Truck Flips, Dumping Dirt In Central Jersey (Photos) A dump truck overturned closing all southbound lanes of Interstate 287 in Central Jersey in a multiple-vehicle crash, authorities said. The crash occurred at 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17 at milepost 1 in Metuchen, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a spokesman for the the New Jersey State Police. Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash including a dump truck that overturned and spilled dirt across the roadway, Curry said. No serious injuries were reported and I-287 was re-opened approximately 2.5 hours after the crash occurred, he said.

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by Jon Craig
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Dump Truck Crashes In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Crashes In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Crashes In Central Jersey (Developing) A dump truck collided with a car in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, on East Prospect Street in South River, initial reports said. Multiple EMS crews were called to the scene. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78 Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78
Deadly Dump Truck Crash Closes Route 78 A fatal crash involving an overturned dump truck closed Route 78 in Union County Monday, authorities said. The crash occurred at mile post 43 in Berkley Heights, closing all eastbound lanes and the left center westbound lane, NJ State Police said. EXPECT DELAYSI-78 MP 43, Berkley Heights, all EB lanes are closed and the left and center WB lanes are closed as Troopers investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck. No further information is available at this time.#alert — NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) October 18, 2021

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck
Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Crash With Dump Truck A motorcyclist was killed in a Howell crash involving a dump truck Saturday. Th crash occurred on Herbertsville Road (County Route 459) just before 12:25 p.m. The motorcyclist was struck by the dump truck when he failed to negotiate a curve to the right and instead drove into oncoming traffic.  The Newton’s Corner/Herbertsville split was closed for several hours. The dump truck driver remained at the scene and no charges were filed. The motorcyclist's name was not released. Authorities urge anyone with details to contact Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kristi…

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by Cecilia Levine