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Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike Traffic Jam (UPDATE) Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike Traffic Jam (UPDATE)
Six-Vehicle Crash In Bordentown Causes Injuries, Massive NJ Turnpike Traffic Jam (Update) Six vehicles crashed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bordentown Township, causing traffic backups for several miles, officials said. Troopers responded to the crash at 11:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a state police spokesperson said. It happened on the northbound outer highway north of Exit 7 near milepost 54.4. Investigators said the crash involved two tractor-trailers, a transit bus, a flatbed truck, a box truck, and a transit van. There were "non-life-threatening injuries" reported but troopers didn't say how many people were injured. NJDOT said two of the outer highway's three …

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by Chris Spiker
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FBI Helps Catch Woman Wanted In Central Jersey Armed Bank Robbery, Police Say FBI Helps Catch Woman Wanted In Central Jersey Armed Bank Robbery, Police Say
FBI Helps Catch Woman Wanted In Central Jersey Armed Bank Robbery, Police Say A Skillman woman was accused of robbing a bank in Princeton about two months ago, authorities said. Ciara Brascom, 37, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Princeton Police Department said in a news release. She was wanted in an armed robbery at TD Bank. Officers responded to a panic alarm at the State Road bank on Sunday, July 28. A teller then called 911 to report the robbery in progress. Investigators said the suspect approached the counter, pulled out a black semi-automatic gun, and handed the teller a note that demanded money. The suspect got an undisclosed …

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by Chris Spiker
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Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated) Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Route 206 In South Jersey (Updated)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Route 206 Tabernacle A tractor-trailer collided with two cars on Route 206 closing all lanes in Burlington County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at Flyatt Road in Tabernacle Township, according to New Jersey State Police. There were minor injuries reported. The crash remains under investigation. All lanes were closed and detoured northbound, 511nj.org reported earlier.  All lanes were closed southbound, the NJDOT site said.

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by Jon Craig
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Burlington County Crash Shuts Route 206 (DEVELOPING) Burlington County Crash Shuts Route 206 (DEVELOPING)
Burlington County Crash Shuts Route 206 (Developing) A crash in Burlington County closed all lanes of Route 206, authorities said. All lanes were detoured as of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8 northbound at Jacksonville-Jobstown Road in Springfield Township, according to the NJDOT. Daily Voice reached out to Springfield police. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 206 In Bordentown A crash involving a pedestrian closed Route 206 in Bordentown Monday, Nov. 20. The NJDOT website showed all lanes were closed as of noon, on the northbound side at Farnsworth Avenue. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey
Tractor-Trailer Flips Blocking NJ Turnpike In South Jersey A tractor-trailer overturned blocking the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at 8:24 a.m. near Interchange 7 (Route 206) in Bordentown Township, according to New Jersey State Police. "A tractor-trailer lost control and overturned but the driver did not report any injuries," Sgt. Phillip Curry, a State Police spokesman said. The scene is still active awaiting vehicle removal, Curry said at 10 a.m.. All lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported. Entering traffic was being diverted to the northbound inner roadway.

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by Jon Craig
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Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest
Firefighters Make 'Substantial Progress' Battling 13,500-Acre Wildfire At Wharton State Forest The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said firefighters had made "substantial progress" in containing a wildfire that had consumed 13,500 acres. About 85 percent of the fire was contained, the fire service reported on Tuesday, June 21. An illegal campfire is a possible cause, state fire officials said. The fire — in the state's largest forest — extended to Washington, Shamong, Hammonton and Mullica townships. Routes 206 and 542 reopened on Tuesday. The fire began on Sunday, June 19. The last fire that was at least 15,000 acres was a 2007 blaze that consumed 17,000 acres of woods in Bu…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Motorist Trapped In Serious Route 206 South Jersey Crash: Developing Motorist Trapped In Serious Route 206 South Jersey Crash: Developing
Motorist Trapped In Serious Route 206 South Jersey Crash: Developing A motorist was reported trapped in a crash involving a dump truck, according to developing and uninformed reports. The crash occurred about 9 a.m. on Route 206 at Woodlane Road, initial reports said. Route 206 northbound was closed at Route 537, reports said. A medical helicopter was requested, reports said. Eastampton police were not immediately available for comment.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Wawa To Break Ground In Sussex County Wawa To Break Ground In Sussex County
Wawa To Break Ground In Sussex County Wawa will be breaking ground in Sussex County on Dec. 10 for the opening of their newest location, NJ Advance Media reports. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wawa will happen at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 15 and Route 206 in Frankford Township. The store will occupy the former space of The Chatterbox, an iconic New Jersey drive-in restaurant that shut down three years ago and was demolished in March 2021. The latest location for the convenience chain will be the first Wawa in Sussex County. It is expected to open in the summer of 2022 Wawa has seen a massive expansion o…

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by Joe Gomez
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Motorcyclist Killed In Route 206 Crash Was NJSP Sgt., National Guardsman Motorcyclist Killed In Route 206 Crash Was NJSP Sgt., National Guardsman
Motorcyclist Killed In Route 206 Crash Was Njsp Sgt., National Guardsman The motorcyclist killed in a crash Tuesday on Route 206 has been identified as a New Jersey State Police sergeant and member of the US National Guard. Juan Fajardo, 41, of Columbus, was on his Ducati when he collided with a Ford Transit van around 4:15 p.m. near the Mansfield Square shopping center, Mansfield police said. Life saving measures performed by EMS and police officers were unsuccessful. Fajardo served with the New Jersey State Police for more than 16 years and was a member of the 139th State Police Class. He was also a distinguished member of the N.J. Army National Guard who…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours
Resident, 61, Killed In Burlington County Fire, First Of Three Local Blazes In Under 24 Hours A fast-moving house fire killed a 61-year-old Burlington County man, authorities confirmed. Three other residents reportedly fled the flames, which responders said quickly engulfed the home and shot through the roof after igniting shortly before 5 p.m. Friday. The fire was the first of three in the area in less than 24 hours. Firefighters got the Moore Street blaze under control in under 90 minutes and discovered the victim’s body. Authorities temporarily withheld his identity pending notifications and an investigation into the cause. Firefighters from Moorestown, Maple Shade, River…

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by Jerry DeMarco