Car Carrier Erupts In Flames On NJ Turnpike

A car carrier that burst into flames jammed the NJ Turnpike Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Essex County.

Car carrier fire.
Photo Credit: *Chilly Fostag*

11/08/2022 4:26 p.m.

Three Cadillac Escalades, a Cadillac XT6 and a Chevy Equinox were damaged in the blaze in the right shoulder of the northbound side of the eastern spur near milepost 107.5 around 12:30 p.m., New Jersey State Police said.

Newark firefighters put out the fire, which was deemed non-suspicious, authorities said.

No injuries reported.

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