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Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County
Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County A crash closed a portion of Route 287 Friday evening, Nov. 22 in Morris County. The NJDOt site shows the accident happened in the southbound lanes north of Exit 42 in Parsippany. As of 5:15 p.m., two right lanes were closed.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Brush Fire Shuts Route 80 In Morris County Brush Fire Shuts Route 80 In Morris County
Brush Fire Shuts Route 80 In Morris County All lanes of Route 80 were closed in Morris County on Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to a brush fire. The NJDOT site shows the highway was closed in both directions at Exit 30 in Mount Arlington as of 4:20 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Would-Be Jumper Hospitalized After Closing Lanes Of George Washington Bridge (UPDATE) Would-Be Jumper Hospitalized After Closing Lanes Of George Washington Bridge (UPDATE)
Would-Be Jumper Hospitalized After Closing Lanes Of George Washington Bridge (Update) A would-be George Washington Bridge jumper was hospitalized Tuesday night, Sept. 24, after bringing traffic along the bridge to a halt, authorities said. A spokesperson for the Port Authority Police Department confirmed the investigation but not have any further information as of 7:40 p.m. Wednesday morning, a spokesperson said that the incident was reported at 5:42 p.m. near the 179th Street ramp in the westbound lanes. All lanes along the ramp were closed. The man was removed and taken to a local hospital, the PAPD said. Traffic resumed at 7:24 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78 Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 78 All lanes of Route 78 were closed in Union Township due to a crash Monday, Sept. 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash happened in the local westbound lanes at Exit 50 to Vaux Hall Road. All lanes were closed as of 7:45 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey
Motorcyclist Critical In Lincoln Tunnel Crash That Completely Shut Roadways In New Jersey A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition following a crash before dawn on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the Lincoln Tunnel, authorities said. According to Port Authority spokeswoman Lenis Valens, the motorcyclist crashed around 3:50 a.m. in the center tube's two westbound lanes. The operator was hospitalized in critical condition. The center tube reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m. Prior to the center tube reopening, construction in the north tube concluded early to help alleviate traffic and carried traffic along with the south tube. All lanes westbound lanes of the Lincoln Tunnel wer…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (Update) A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old dirt bike operator was seriously injured in a crash Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said. Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood, was heading south on the right shoulder while Lenny Ritorto, of Toms River, was heading south on the acceleration lane from the Exit 81 entrance ramp when the two collided near milepost 81.7 around 1 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Both vehicles overturned and both Caprara and Ritorto were thrown from their bikes, Lebron said. Caprara died while&…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (Update) A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said. Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Silas was ejected then run over by a Dodge, Lebron said. He died as a result of the accident.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Crash Shuts Route 22 In Warren County Pedestrian Crash Shuts Route 22 In Warren County
Pedestrian Crash Shuts Route 22 In Warren County A pedestrian accident shut Route 22/Memorial Parkway in Lopatcong Friday evening, Aug. 16. The crash happened at approximately 8:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes, west of NJ 57, the NJDOT site says. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE) Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (UPDATE)
Driver Cutting Across All Lanes Of Route 3 Sends Two To Hospital, Police Say (Update) Police in Rutherford are investigating a Route 3 crash that they say was likely caused by a driver in the express lanes trying to cut across to the local lanes Sunday, Aug. 11. A 51-year-old man from Sussex was in a Honda Fit was in the left lane of the westbound express lanes when he tried to cut across the roadway to get to the local exits near Park Avenue when he clipped a Toyota Highlander around 4:20 p.m., Rutherford Police Chief John Russo said. The Highlander rolled over several times, injuring the 24-year-old driver and 22-year-old passenger, both women from New York, Russo sai…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Downed Pole, Wires On Route 12 Leave Hundreds Without Power In Flemington Downed Pole, Wires On Route 12 Leave Hundreds Without Power In Flemington
Downed Pole, Wires On Route 12 Leave Hundreds Without Power In Flemington A pole is down on Route 12 in Hunterdon County on Friday, Aug. 9, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The downed pole and wires are down on Route 12 in both directions in Flemington at Reaville Avenue and Main Street, NJDOT said. One right lane is closed, NJDOT said. Nearly 200 JCP&L customers were without power, according to the outage map. Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc throughout the state, causing downed trees and power outages.

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by Sam Barron
Weather
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (Developing) A crash with injuries was jamming up traffic on Interstate 80 in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Friday, July 12, according to the NJDOT. The crash involved a vehicle off the roadway along I-80 eastbound west of Exit 30 (Howard Boulevard) in Mount Arlington, the NJDOT said. Check back for updates. 

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by Jon Craig
News
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287 Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287
Crash Shuts All Lanes Of Route 287 All lanes of Route 287 were closed due to a crash late Thursday, June 27, the NJDOT site says. The NJDOT site said police were on scene of a crash investigation in the northbound lanes south of Route 202 as of 11 p.m. The crash itself happened just after 8:30 p.m., preliminary reports say. UPDATE: Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash In Bridgewater Delays of 30 minutes were being reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78 4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78
4-Vehicle Crash Involving Tractor Trailer Shuts Route 78 A four-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer closed Route 78 in Union County Tuesday, June 18. Minor injuries were reported when the tractor trailer and three passenger cars collided in the eastbound lanes at milepost 50.8 in Union Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Ejected In Rear-End Route 17 Crash (Update) A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Moonachie was hospitalized after he was ejected during a rear-end crash early Tuesday with a Tesla on Route 17, authorities said. The May 7 morning rush was well underway when the motorcyclist rammed the other vehicle from behind just south of the busy Franklin Avenue intersection around 7:30 a.m. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that didn't appear to be life-threatening, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr said. A lane of traffic was able to pass, while two remained closed, as the scene was cleared and an investigation b…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where
Flooding Shuts Roads Across New Jersey: Here's Where Flooding and heavy rain closed roads across New Jersey Saturday, March 23. According to the National Weather Service, the heaviest part of the storm may have passed. The flooding, however, has not. In Hasbrouck Heights, where Route 17 was closed, police pulled multiple drivers from their vehicles, Chief Rinke said. Members spent the past several hours rescuing over 20 trapped motorists from their vehicles in Heights and throughout Teterboro. Please avoid all flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through them. Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Saturday, March 23, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive
Vehicle Fire, Fuel Spill Shuts Route 46 In Mount Olive A portion of Route 46 was closed in Morris County following a vehicle fire. According to the NJDOT, the eastbound side of the roadway remained closed in Mount Olive as of 1:40 p.m., west of Naughright Road. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg
Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 In Phillipsburg A crash investigation and police response shut down Route 22 in Phillipsburg during rush-hour traffic on Thursday, Dec. 12. The crash occurred on the eastbound side at CR 677/Morris Street, according to the NJDOT: Rt 22 eastbound all lanes closed at CR 677/Morris St in Phillipsburg due to a crash investigation and police department activity. Follow detour or plan alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) December 12, 2023 All lanes were closed as of 4:10 p.m. Drivers were asked to follow detours or plan an alternate route.

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection 'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection
'It's About Time:' U-Turns Banned At Busy Route 46 Intersection A busy route 46 intersection could see some traffic relief. A "No U-Turn" sign has been installed by the NJDOT at the North Beverwyck Road intersection along Route 46 in Parsippany. Some motorists say, "It's about time." "Finally!" one person commented on the Parsippany Police Department's post. "Slows down that light so much those U-turns." "All I can say is 'It's about time!'" another added. "Should have been done years ago. Now, make sure you enforce it. People will continue to do what they want." Another motorist hopes that the move will be reversed: "If there is a lane for…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County
Route 80 Crash Delays Traffic In Morris County A Route 80 crash had traffic backed up in Morris County. UPDATE: Dover Passenger Killed, Driver Seriously Injured In Route 80 Wharton Crash  The accident, reported to be serious, happened around 7:15 a.m. in Wharton on the westbound side near Exit 34 in Wharton, the NJDOT website shows. The Exit 34B ramp was closed as of 7:30 a.m. Have photos at the scene? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287
Tractor Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Jams Route 287 Traffic on Route 287 was delayed Wednesday morning, Oct. 25 for a crash involving a tractor trailer and two passenger cars in Morris County. The crash happened on the northbound side in Hanover Township around 8:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. A Kia passenger vehicle, a Chevrolet passenger vehicle, and tractor trailer were all headed north when the Chevy collided with the tractor trailer near milepost 39, McNair said. The Kia was struck subsequently. The NJDOT reported a fuel spill, too. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Accident Closes Route 80 In Sussex County Pedestrian Accident Closes Route 80 In Sussex County
Pedestrian Accident Closes Route 80 In Sussex County A pedestrian crash closed a portion of Route 80 in Sussex County Wednesday, Sept. 20. According to the NJDOT website, it happened around 8:10 p.m. in the westbound lanes, east of the Allamuchy Rest Area in Byram Township. As of 10:15 p.m., the right lanes were closed. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings Traffic To Halt On Rt. 287: NJSP Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings Traffic To Halt On Rt. 287: NJSP
Triple Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings Traffic To Halt On Rt. 287: Njsp A crash involving three tractor-trailers brought traffic to a halt and caused minor injuries on Route 287 in Somerset County early on Monday, Sept. 18, state police confirmed. The crash occurred on the northbound side near milepost 13.2 in Bridgewater Township around 3:50 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The first tractor-trailer became immobilized on the roadway and was rear-ended by the second, which then overturned, Lebron said. The third tractor-trailer then rear-ended the overturned tractor-trailer and became disabled. Minor injuries were reported in the triple-tra…

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by Valerie Musson
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Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (DEVELOPING) Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (DEVELOPING)
Dump Truck Overturns Within Feet Of Jackknifed Trailer On Route 78 (Developing) A pair of crashes just yards from one another jammed Route 78 on a rainy Thursday, Aug. 10. Traffic piled up along the eastbound side of the highway near Exit 11 in Bloomsbury/Holland Twp. as of 4:20 p.m. Traffic on 78 Aug. 10.511nj.org One crash involved and overturned dump truck, another a jackknifed tractor trailer. See updates from NJDOT below: Fuel spill and Jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) 3 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed 15 minute delay https://t.co/cmsRzWLC11 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) August 10, 2023 Overturned …

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by Valerie Musson
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Dump Truck Overturns On Rt. 202, Scattering Dirt And Injuring Driver (UPDATE) Dump Truck Overturns On Rt. 202, Scattering Dirt And Injuring Driver (UPDATE)
Dump Truck Overturns On Rt. 202, Scattering Dirt And Injuring Driver (Update) A dump truck carrying dirt overturned and shut down Route 202 in Hunterdon County Monday afternoon, July 31, authorities said. The truck overturned on the southbound side near River Road in Raritan Township around 12:30 p.m., the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. Responders found the truck overturned in the left turn lane. The load of soil it was carrying had been dumped into the northbound lanes alongside a large diesel leak. All lanes were temporarily shut down in both directions north of Barley Sheak Road/River Road, the NJDOT said. Meanwhile, the driver was taken to…

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by Valerie Musson
Traffic
Downed Trees, Wires Close Rt. 94 In Vernon, Thousands Of Power Outages Reported Downed Trees, Wires Close Rt. 94 In Vernon, Thousands Of Power Outages Reported
Downed Trees, Wires Close Rt. 94 In Vernon, Thousands Of Power Outages Reported Route 94 in Vernon was closed in both directions Monday, June 26 and thousands of power outages were reported due to a fallen tree and wires caused by heavy winds, officials said. The road was closed near CR 644/Vernon Crossings Road around 1:10 p.m., according to the NJDOT. Rt 94 all lanes closed in both directions at CR 644/Vernon Crossings Rd in Vernon due to downed tree and wires. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) June 26, 2023 Several additional roads were impacted by storms as well, local police said: Traffic Update: Breakneck Road, County …

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by Valerie Musson
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2 Hospitalized As Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 206: UPDATE 2 Hospitalized As Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 206: UPDATE
2 Hospitalized As Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 206: Update Route 206 in Morris County was closed due to a serious crash just before during rush hour traffic on Friday, June 2, authorities said. A vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer near Fox Chase Road, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Public Information Officer Megan Knab told Daily Voice. Initial reports came in around 3:30 p.m. Two occupants were taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, Knab said. The highway remained closed in both directions north of CR 512/Pottersville Road in Chester as of 4 p.m., according to the NJDOT: Rt 206 all lanes closed in both directions North of …

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by Valerie Musson
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Water Main Break Shuts Portion Of Rt. 23 In Sussex County: DEVELOPING Water Main Break Shuts Portion Of Rt. 23 In Sussex County: DEVELOPING
Water Main Break Shuts Portion Of Rt. 23 In Sussex County: Developing A water main break shut down a portion of Rt. 23 in Sussex County Thursday, June 1, authorities said. The break occurred near Rt. 23 northbound near Rt. 94 in Hamburg around 2:05 p.m., according to NJDOT. Rt 23 northbound all lanes closed near Rt 94 in Hamburg due to watermain break. Traffic is alternating on southbound side. Follow detour or use alternate route. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) June 1, 2023 Traffic was alternated to the southbound side as emergency crews made repairs. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22 Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22
Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22 A gas main break evacuated Hunterdon County buildings and closed a portion of Route 22 on Tuesday, May 16, authorities and developing reports said. The gas leak was confirmed by police near Route 22 and Helens Florist in Readington Township, prompting an evacuation in the immediate area shortly before 1 p.m. Initial reports came in just before 12:45 p.m. Those who live or work within about 350 feet of the leak were asked to leave the area if possible or shelter-in-place, police said: There is a gas leak in the area of Rt 22 & Helens Florist. The immediate area is currently being …

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by Valerie Musson
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Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway
Chicken Waste Spill Causes HazMat Situation Along South Jersey Highway A trailer hauling chicken waste products crashed, spilling its contents all over Route 55 and causing a HazMat situation in Gloucester County on Monday, Feb. 27. The northbound side of the roadway was closed in Deptford from mile marker 59.2 to the Route 42 interchange following the 9 a.m. crash. The roadway had reopened as of 1:45 p.m., but crews were still on scene for cleanup. HazMat crews, the New Jersey State Police, NJDOT, and multiple fire departments were on scene.  Environmental services were notified and were monitoring the incident. No injuries were reported.

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
150 Gallons Of Fuel Spilled Onto Route 80 After Crash That Jammed PA, NJ Border For Hours 150 Gallons Of Fuel Spilled Onto Route 80 After Crash That Jammed PA, NJ Border For Hours
150 Gallons Of Fuel Spilled Onto Route 80 After Crash That Jammed PA, NJ Border For Hours Route 80 was jammed for hours after a truck carrying hazardous materials crashed, authorities said. This crash occurred at mile marker 1.2 on Route 80 eastbound in Hardwick Township at about 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. No hazardous material leaked from the jackknifed tractor-trailer, but there was a 150-gallon diesel fuel spill, Knowlton firefighters said. No one was hurt. Fire crews immediately began deploying absorbent pads and booms to keep the flowing fuel from the storm drains that empty to the adjacent Delaware River.  Station 22 Warren Co HAZMAT was requested as well to help wi…

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by Jon Craig