Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Injuring Driver And Scattering Debris Across Route 80

A tractor-trailer overturned and scattered debris across Route 80, injuring the driver and causing an hours-long closure on Tuesday night, Sept. 5, authorities said.

At the scene
Photo Credit: *Knowlton Twp. Fire and Rescue Company #1 - Station 41 via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

09/06/2023 2:14 p.m.

The crash occurred on the eastbound side near milepost 0.6 in Knowlton around 8:15 p.m., SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice.

The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Co. responded a short time later:

One of the two left lanes was closed for at least two hours as crews cleared the scene, according to 511NJ.

The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash, Curry said.

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