Fiery Tractor Trailer Crash Closes Route 78 In Newark

A fiery tractor trailer crash with one fatality closed Route 78 in Newark early Saturday, July 16, developing reports say.

At the scene
Photo Credit: *Henry Paniagua*

Cecilia Levine

07/16/2022 9:14 a.m.

The truck apparently jumped the median on the westbound highway near Exit 56 around 6:15 a.m., trapping the driver, who was killed, RLS Media reports.

Smoke billowed above the scene and could be scene from the tarmac at Newark Airport.

This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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