It happened on the southbound side, just north of US 202 in Mahwah, the New Jersey Transportation Department said.
While it wasn't immediately clear what the trailer was hauling, debris was strewn across the roadway.
The highway remained closed as of 9:40 a.m.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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