The group was headed eastbound when the driver lost control of the Volkswagen Jetta in Totowa between the Minnisink and Squirrelwood road exits around 10:30 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Lawrence Peele said.
The sedan slammed the left guard rail, injuring all of the occupants, Peele said.
None of the injuries appeared life-threatening, he added.
State Police were investigating, he said.
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