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Route 1 Crash Bogs Down Lunchtime Traffic In Central Jersey:
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A crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick caused lane closures and disrupted traffic during the midday commute, officials said. The crash on Route 1 North near Black Horse Lane shut down the right lane and shoulder of the two-lane roadway on Friday, Dec. 13, according to the state Department of Transportation. The crash was first reported at around 11:25 a.m. Authorities worked to clear the scene as delays built in the area. Drivers were urged to find alternate routes or prepare for slower travel. Details about the cause of the crash and whether there were any injuries were not immed…
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Vehicle Fire Shuts Down I-287 South In Central Jersey, Significant Delays Expected:
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A vehicle fire on Interstate 287 in Edison Township has forced the closure of all lanes and the right shoulder, causing significant traffic delays during the morning commute, officials said. The vehicle fire erupted on I-287 South just south of Exit 2 at around 9:35 a.m., the state Department of Transportation said. All lanes and the right shoulder were closed as emergency crews responded to the scene. Drivers in the area should expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes and consider alternate routes if possible. Officials are working to clear the scene and reopen lanes as quickly as possible.…
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Vehicle Crashes, Rolls Over Near I-195 Exit Of Garden State Parkway In Wall Twp.:
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A vehicle crashed and overturned on the Garden State Parkway during the morning commute in Monmouth County, officials said. The crash happened north of Exit 98 on the southbound side of the parkway in Wall Township on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the state Department of Transportation said. The exit is the interchange for Interstate 195, Route 34, and Route 138 East. All lanes of the parkway remained open. An NJDOT camera showed several emergency vehicles along the parkway's shoulder. It's unclear if anyone was injured or how many vehicles were involved in the crash. Stay with Daily Voice for …
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Vehicle Crashes, Overturns Into Garden State Parkway Median In Middletown (
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A vehicle crashed and overturned on the Garden State Parkway in Monmouth County, officials said. The crash happened in the parkway's southbound express lanes at around 11:08 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, the state Department of Transportation said. An NJDOT camera showed a blue SUV on its driver's side in the parkway's median. State troopers and firefighters responded to the scene. It's unclear if anyone was injured or if any other vehicles were involved in the crash. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Shuts Down Most Lanes On Route 1 In Edison (
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A tractor-trailer caught fire in Edison, shutting down most lanes of a busy road during morning rush hour, officials said. The fire happened on Route 1 south of the intersection with Grandview Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 5, the state Department of Transportation said. An alert was posted about the incident at 8:28 a.m. The NJDOT reported all northbound lanes of Route 1 were closed. Three southbound lanes were shut down, leaving only one lane open. A video posted on Facebook showed heavy smoke and flames coming from the scene. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.
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SUV Driver Killed, Passenger Injured In Jersey Shore Crash With Dump Truck: Police
One person was killed and another was injured when an SUV and a dump truck crashed in Jackson Township, authorities said. The SUV driver died in the crash on Cassville Road (County Route 571) on Wednesday, Sept. 4, police Chief Matthew Kunz confirmed to Daily Voice. Officers responded to the wreck at around 12:05 p.m. An SUV passenger was seriously injured in the crash that also involved a commercial dump truck. The passenger was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment. The crash closed Cassville Road between Leesville and Freehold roads, police said. …
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Bridge Over Manasquan River In Wall Township Closed For Emergency Repairs
A bridge connecting Monmouth and Ocean counties was closed after inspectors discovered it needed emergency repairs, officials said. The bridge on Allenwood-Lakewood Road over the Manasquan River in Wall Township was shut down to traffic on Thursday, Aug. 29, according to a Monmouth County news release. Bridge W-3 is located near Robert L. Brice Memorial Park and about a half-mile south of Atlantic Avenue in Allenwood. The county said a routine inspection uncovered problems with the bridge deck and engineers are evaluating how to quickly and safely reopen it. "Monmouth County is c…
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Crash With Injuries Backs Up Route 9 Traffic Near Freehold Intersection:
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A crash with injuries caused significant delays near a busy intersection in Monmouth County, officials said. The crash happened at the intersection of Route 9 and Schank Road (Route 79) in Freehold Township, the state Department of Transportation said at 3:06 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Two northbound and three southbound lanes were closed on Route 9. Traffic on Route 79 wasn't allowed to cross the intersection. It was unclear how many people were injured or how many vehicles were involved in the crash as of press time. NJDOT also said five- to 10-minute delays were expected and drivers i…
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'Made A Miracle Happen': Cape May County Bridge Reopens After New Motor Found
A popular bridge for Cape May and Wildwood travelers has reopened just a few days after officials feared it could be closed for much longer. The Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township opened without any restrictions to drivers, walkers, and bicyclists at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Cape May County government said in a news alert. A "total failure" of the drive-shaft motor used to open the bridge forced the closure on Saturday, Aug. 17. The county had first said the best-case scenario for the bridge's reopening would be after "many weeks" of searching internation…
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Important Cape May County Bridge Closed Indefinitely
An important bridge helping travelers reach Cape May could be shut down for many weeks, officials said. The Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township was closed to drivers, walkers, and bicyclists, the Cape May County government said in a news alert on Sunday, Aug. 18. The bridge connects Diamond Beach to Cape May. There was a "total failure" of the drive shaft motor used to open the bridge at around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17. "The bridge electrical engineers performed many tests, concluding that the motor was inoperable and irreparable," the county said. "The bridge commissio…
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Early-Morning Crash Clogs Garden State Parkway In Woodbridge
A portion of the Garden State Parkway was seeing heavy delays early Monday, Aug. 19 due to a crash. The accident happened in the southbound lanes, north of Exit 129 to the NJ Turnpike in Woodbridge. As of 6:30 a.m., heavy delays were reported.
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Toms River Driver, 84, Suffers 'Medical Emergency,' Knocks Down Utility Pole: Police
An elderly Toms River man was hospitalized after crashing into a utility pole in Ocean County, authorities said. The 84-year-old man was driving at the intersection of Route 70 and Center Street at around 12:16 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, the Lakehurst Police Department said in a news release. He suffered a "medical emergency" and lost control of his vehicle, knocking down a utility pole. Paramedics brought the man to Community Medical Center for treatment. Police didn't say what his condition was. The nearby McDonald's restaurant on Route 70 temporarily closed due to the pole and l…
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Crash Involving Pedestrian Shuts Down Central Jersey Road, Police Say
Police were at the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian in a Monmouth County township, authorities said. Officers responded to the crash on Bethany Road on Monday, Aug. 12, Holmdel police said in a Facebook post at 9:15 a.m. The crash investigation closed Bethany between Hillcrest and Line roads. Police didn't mention how many vehicles were involved or the condition of the pedestrian. Police said Bethany Road reopened to traffic in another Facebook post at 11:10 a.m. Drivers had been asked to find alternate routes if they planned to travel in the area. Stay with Daily Voice…
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Crash Closes Jersey Shore Road For Several Hours, Police Say
A crash closed a road in Ocean County for several hours, authorities said. East Veterans Highway was shut down between South Hope Chapel Road and Whitesville Road, the Jackson Township Police Department said in a Facebook post at 2:06 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Traffic was also blocked from Pitney Lane onto East Veterans Highway. Officers said the road would be closed for several hours. Police haven't said how many vehicles were involved or if anyone was injured. Residents living in the area near the crash can notify officers directing traffic to get access to their homes.
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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 138 In Monmouth County (
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There was a crash with injuries reported on Route 138 in Wall Township, authorities said. The crash occurred eastbound at about 3:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
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Crash Blocks Route 130 In South Brunswick (
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Police advise motorists to avoid Route 130 in South Brunswick due to a serious crash. The crash occurred after noon on Tuesday, July 30 at Fresh Ponds Road near the Department of Motor Vehicles. An unconfirmed report said that a vehicle overturned shutting down the southbound lanes. Check back for updates.
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Person Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Utility Pole In South Jersey: Police
A person was injured when a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and overturned in South Jersey, authorities said. The vehicle struck a utility pole in front of Bagel King on West County Line Road in Jackson Township on Tuesday, July 30, police Chief Matthew Kunz said. A Facebook user posted a picture of the damage from the crash at around 7:25 a.m. The picture showed a dark-colored vehicle on its side. The utility pole was damaged and wires were hanging low over the crash site. One person in the vehicle suffered minor injuries, Chief Kunz said.
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Crash, Vehicle Fire Blocks Garden State Parkway (
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A crash and vehicle fire partially blocked the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. on Monday, July 29 southbound south of Exit 131 in Woodbridge Township, according to the NJDOT. Two right lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
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Tractor-Trailer Flips On NJ Turnpike (
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A tractor-trailer overturned blocking three lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:20 a.m. on Friday, July 26 near Interchange 9 in East Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT. There were no serious injuries, according to New Jersey State Police.
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Vehicle Flips On Garden State Parkway (
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A vehicle overturned on the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 25 northbound north of Route 1 in Woodbridge Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
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4-Car Crash Snarls Traffic On Garden State Parkway
There was a four-car collision during rush hour on Tuesday, July 23 on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:20 a.m. southbound at milepost 131.4 in Woodbridge, according to New Jersey State Police. One driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital, State Police said. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
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Vehicle Flips, Closes Route 9 In Central Jersey (
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Route 9 in Middlesex County was closed after a vehicle overturned, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23 on the northbound ramp to Route 440 in Woodbridge, according to the NJDOT. All lanes were closed,, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
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Crash With Injuries Closes Garden State Parkway Exit In South Jersey, Police Say (
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An exit on the Garden State Parkway in Atlantic County was closed due to a crash near the interchange, authorities said. Egg Harbor Township police responded to the crash at the traffic lights for the intersection of Fire Road and the parkway exit ramps on Tuesday, July 16, the department said in a Facebook post. The state Department of Transportation reported the crash near the northbound exit ramp at 11:56 a.m. EXIT 36 from/to the GSP is closed at this time due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries at the traffic signal on Fire Road. Please use a different exit. Avoid the area. …
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Tractor-Trailer Flips, Blocks NJ Turnpike (
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A tractor-trailer flipped blocking the New Jersey Turnpike in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 on the outer roadway northbound at the entrance ramp to Interchange 9 (Route 18) in East Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT. Check back for updates.
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State Agency Director ID'd As Driver, 55, Killed By Motorist Running Red Light On Route 130
The driver killed in an early-morning crash Wednesday, July 10 on Route 130 in Hamilton has been identified as the director of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation (SCI). The agency identified its executive director Chadd W. Lackey as the 55-year-old Voorhees driver who died in the Hamilton crash. Police in their initial report said the crash was caused by a 51-year-old Bordentown woman who allegedly ran a red light at Klockner Road and struck a 2020 Ford Edge SUV heading east around 6 a.m. Lackey's 44-year-old passenger from Hamilton was left critical. “We are deva…
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Details Released In Pre-Holiday Wreck That Jammed Garden State Parkway For Miles
Details have been released in a crash that caused serious delays along the Garden State Parkway on one of the busiest travel times of the year. Just before 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, a Honda SUV driven by a 62-year-old Jackson man was heading south in the local lanes while a Toyota SUV driven by a 20-year-old Montville man were both heading south in the express lanes, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Near milepost 115.9, the Honda veered off the roadway to the left, crossing the grass median between the local and express lanes, Lebron said. The Honda then crossed the expr…
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Pavement Heave Causes Major Traffic Jam On Garden State Parkway
Morning rush hour traffic appeared to be moving smoothly on the Garden State Parkway after buckled pavement caused major delays in Toms River. A pavement heave was found on the southbound side near milepost 82.7, the parkway said on Twitter at 5:47 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Emergency repairs forced the right lane to close, causing significant delays during a busy Fourth of July holiday travel week. Heaves can happen when moisture underneath pavement expands during hot weather, especially when temperatures are above 90 degrees, according to AccuWeather. Posted by Scott Binkley o…
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Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (
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A tractor-trailer fire on the New Jersey Turnpike was jamming traffic in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 on the outer roadway southbound north of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in SOuth Brunswick, according to NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were blocked as of 2:30 p.m., 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.
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Pedestrian Crash Temporarily Closes Route 1 (
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A pedestrian crash temporarily closed Route 1 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 27 northbound near Adams Lane in North Brunswick Township, according to the NJDOT and local police. There were no serious injuries, North Brunswick Police Capt. Brian A. Hoiberg said. "The scene was cleared in less than a half hour," Holberg said.
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Crash, Traffic Signal Down On Route 35 (
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There was a crash and a traffic signal knocked down along Route 35 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26 northbound north of Route 650 (Chain-O-Hills Road) in Woodbridge Township, according to the NJDOT. Woodbridge police said there were no serious injuries.
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Dump Truck Flips On I-295 (
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A dump truck overturned on Interstate 295, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 southbound North of Exit 60 in Hamilton Township, according to the NJDOT. No serious injuries were reported, according to New Jersey State Police. Check back for updates.
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