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All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford
All Lanes Of Route 17 Closed By Overturned Construction Equipment In East Rutherford Traffic was halted along Route 17 Tuesday morning, Oct. 29 due to debris that fell off a tractor trailer in East Rutherford. As of 10 a.m., all southbound lanes, south of East Union Avenue, were closed.  Traffic cameras show cars backed up in the southbound lanes and what appeared to be overturned construction equipment. This is a developing news report.
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County
Traffic Tied Up By Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Fairfax County A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 led to lengthy delays for some drivers traveling through Fairfax County on Sunday afternoon. Several northbound lanes of the interstate were closed near the 164.4 mile marker at around 1:30 p.m., where there were two vehicles on the side of the road, causing traffic for miles. Virginia DOT The north left shoulder, left lane, left center lane, and right shoulder are closed as of 1:37 p.m., according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Update: Crash: NB on I-95 at MM164.4 (0.3mi north of VA-600 Exit163) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed…
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Arlington: DOT Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Arlington: DOT
Traffic Backed Up During Afternoon Rush Due To Incident On I-395 In Arlington: DOT Rush hour came to a screeching halt on Thursday afternoon for some commuters in Virginia who had to contend with the traffic that built up on I-395 due to a crash in Arlington. The afternoon commute was a slog for some, when crews were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate at around 5:30 p.m., where there was a reported incident that led to multiple lane closures, with traffic only getting by the lefthand shoulder while crews investigated.  I-395 traffic Virginia DOT According to the Virginia DOT, the crash was reported in Arlington near the 9.7 mile marker,…
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported
Two Crashes Block Lanes Of GWB, Injuries Reported Two separate crashes jammed lanes of the George Washington Bridge during Wednesday morning's commute Aug. 21, the NJDOT site said. One crash was reported in the lower level eastbound lanes around 8:40 a.m. Injuries were reported. The other happened on the upper level in Fort Lee. Both crashes took out two lanes, the NJDOT site says. This is a developing story.
Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Route 80 In Wayne Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Route 80 In Wayne
Crash With Fuel Spill Shuts Route 80 In Wayne A crash and fuel spill closed all lanes of Route 80 in Wayne on Monday afternoon, Aug. 19, according to the NJDOT site. As of 2:22 p.m., all westbound lanes west of Exit 53 were closed. Delays up to 15 minutes were being reported.
Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County
Crash Investigation Leads To Lane Closures, Delays On I-395 North In Fairfax County The afternoon commute got off to a rocky start for some in Fairfax County when a crash snarled up traffic on I-395 on Friday. Motorists were delayed on Aug. 2, when a crash was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m., which left several northbound lanes of the interstate shut down, bottling up traffic for miles. Crash: NB on I-395 at MM3.3 (0.6mi north of Little River Trnpk Exit3B) in Fairfax Co. 2 NB travel lanes closed. 4:20PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) August 2, 2024 The north left shoulder, left lane, and center lane were all closed, according to the Virginia Department of Transpor…
1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (PHOTOS) 1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (PHOTOS)
1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (Photos) Two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 81 sending one person to the hospital, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The crash happened on I-81 South at mile marker 93 in Swatara Township shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, as detailed by Schreffler.  There was "heavy entrapment" and one of the tractor-trailers rolled over, Schreffler explained. One driver was taken to Hershey Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Bunker Hill Fire Company "One of the tractor-trailers was carrying peat moss…
Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Jams I-80 (Developing) A crash with injuries was jamming up traffic on Interstate 80 in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. on Friday, July 12, according to the NJDOT. The crash involved a vehicle off the roadway along I-80 eastbound west of Exit 30 (Howard Boulevard) in Mount Arlington, the NJDOT said. Check back for updates. 
Truck Flips On Route 48 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On Route 48 In South Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On Route 48 In South Jersey (Developing) A truck crashed and overturned jamming traffic on Route 48 in Salem County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3 in Carneys Point Township, according to NJ DOT. Traffic in both directions west of Route 40 was affected, 511nj.org reported. All lanes remained closed westbound as of 10 a.m. Check back for updates.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams NJ Turnpike (Developing) 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.
Lanes Reopened On I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Fire, Debris Spill In Maryland Lanes Reopened On I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Fire, Debris Spill In Maryland
Lanes Reopened On I-495 After Tractor-Trailer Fire, Debris Spill In Maryland Traffic was tied up on Sunday morning on the I-495 Outer Loop in Montgomery County when a tractor-trailer was involved in a crash and caught fire, officials say. The truck was struck by a hit-and-run driver, causing the crash, which resulted in the subsequent fire and upwards of 20 barrels of powdered tungsten metal into the roadway, causing slick conditions for motorists. https://t.co/oGZiVg68oW pic.twitter.com/8vODfv6bRD — Montgomery Fire Wire (@MoCoFireWire) June 30, 2024 Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, but not before the tractor-trailer was destroyed, fuel spilled, …
UPDATE: Teens Crawl From Fiery Rollover Crash On PIP UPDATE: Teens Crawl From Fiery Rollover Crash On PIP
Update: Teens Crawl From Fiery Rollover Crash On PIP Two teenagers crawled from their overturned vehicle as it burst into flames on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, responders said. One of them was taken to the hospital with minor injuries by the Closter Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Corps following the northbound crash between Exits 1 & 2 shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. A driver who was in the northbound lane estimated that the vehicle was going at least 80 miles an hour. "I heard a loud screech!" another wrote. "Looked in mirror and the car was standing up/down, then flipped!" Melissa Brown of North Bergen said her son wa…
Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County
Emergency Vehicles At I-95 Tractor Trailer Crash Scene In Prince William County A tractor trailer crash slowed traffic along I-95 in Prince William County on Friday afternoon, May 31. It happened at milepost 155.3 in Neabsco, in the northbound lanes. VDOT cameras show a firetruck and ambulance at the scene. The north right lane and right shoulder were closed.
Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Snarls Traffic, Closes I-95 Ramp In Baltimore (Developing) A serious crash caused a traffic jam and shut down an exit ramp on I-95 in Baltimore during rush hour on Thursday, April 4, developing reports say. The collision occurred on the southbound side at exit 52 around 3:40 p.m., according to the MDTA: SB I-95 at exit 52, ramp to 295 remains closed due to serious crash. #MDTraffic #BalTraffic — MDTA (@TheMDTA) April 4, 2024 The ramp from I-95 southbound to MD 295 exit 52 was expected to be closed for an extended period of time as crews responded: Anticipate an extended closure of ramp from SB I-95 to MD 295 (Ex 52) for crash response and …
Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Morris County Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Morris County
Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Morris County A crash just before rush hour jammed traffic along Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday, Feb. 7. It happened on the westbound side east of Exit 39 in Rockaway around 4:15 p.m. A major slowdown was seen on DOT traffic cameras as of 5:15 p.m.
Fiery Tanker Truck Crash Shuts PA Turnpike Fiery Tanker Truck Crash Shuts PA Turnpike
Fiery Tanker Truck Crash Shuts PA Turnpike A fiery tanker truck crash jammed traffic for miles along the PA Turnpike Saturday morning, Oct. 21 in Montgomery County. The multi-vehicle crash happened on I-476 in Worcester Township between mid-county exit 20 and Lansdale exit 31. Debris was strewn across the northeast extension, as depicted in a video by Hector Lucena. The highway remained closed for cleanup. If you are in the stopped traffic on I-476 North/South between Mid-County Exit #20 & Lansdale Exit # 31 -- Due to the severity of this incident - Please Remain In Your Vehicle, unless an emergency prevents you from doing …
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike
Tractor Trailer Overturns On NJ Turnpike An overturned tractor trailer jammed traffic along the NJ Turnpike in Burlington County Tuesday, Oct. 10. It happened around 8:10 a.m. on the westbound Exit ramp To US 130 from Interchange 6A in Florence. Overturned tractor trailer on New Jersey Turnpike - Pennsylvania Ext. westbound Exit ramp To US 130 From Interchange 6A (Florence) (Florence Twp) All lanes blocked https://t.co/7GheE2ebK5 — 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) October 10, 2023 Delays were being reported.
Back-To-Back Tractor-Trailer Crashes Jam Route 80 Back-To-Back Tractor-Trailer Crashes Jam Route 80
Back-To-Back Tractor-Trailer Crashes Jam Route 80 Westbound Route 80 near the border of Bergen and Passaic counties had two tractor-trailer crashes on Monday. No serious injuries were reported in either, although the driver in the second rig had to be extricated. The first occurred near Exit 58 B in Paterson around 9 a.m. Sept. 25. A witness driving to work on the eastbound side reported seeing the rig in the center lane begin to fishtail to the left. The driver overcorrected and the rig slammed into the concrete median, the witness said. It then slid on its side and landed right-side-up, knocking out chunks of the median, he said. "T…
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours
Major Crash Completely Halts Traffic Over James River Bridge In Newport News For Hours Traffic came to a complete standstill on the James River Bridge in Newport News Wednesday, Sept. 13. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the southbound lanes of US-17 around 5:15 p.m., the VDOT said. Crash: NB on US-17 at James River Bridge (Rte 17) in Newport News. All NB travel lanes closed. 5:10PM — 511 Virginia (@511statewideva) September 13, 2023 Traffic cameras showed vehicles lined up along the roadway at 5:30. Cars remained lined up, this time with police vehicles, at 7:15 p.m.
Overturned Car Jams Toms River Toll Plaza Overturned Car Jams Toms River Toll Plaza
Overturned Car Jams Toms River Toll Plaza An overturned vehicle jammed traffic on the Garden State Parkway at the Toms River toll plaza Saturday, Sept. 2. It happened on the northbound side, just north of the toll plaza around 4:30 p.m., the state DOT website says. Delays were being reported.
ALL CLEAR: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened ALL CLEAR: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened
ALL Clear: NY State Thruway Approach To TZ Bridge Entirely Reopened UPDATE: The southbound New York State Thruway was entirely reopened by 7 p.m. Thursday following repairs to a severely damaged overpass. An overheight hollow steel tower being transported on a trailer struck and severely damaged the South Broadway bridge in Orangetown at 6:45 a.m. Aug. 31, according to New York State Police. The result: A traffic standstill that at one point stretched nearly a dozen miles, various feeder roadways choked with vehicles and countless motorists looking for a way out. It was the third time that particular overpass had been struck in less than a year, commuters …
I-95 Crash In Westport Backs Up Traffic For Miles I-95 Crash In Westport Backs Up Traffic For Miles
I-95 Crash In Westport Backs Up Traffic For Miles A box truck crash on a stretch of I-95 backed up traffic for miles during the evening commute. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 5 p.m. on the southbound side near Exit 17 in Westport. As firefighters were finishing clearing a tractor-trailer crash on I-95 in Westport, they received a second call for another rash just an exit away. The first arriving units found a box truck on its side over the concrete barrier on the left side of the highway within a construction zone, said Assistant Westport Fire Chief Brett Kirby. The crash site.Westport Fire Department The two occ…
Beltway Crash Jams Traffic In Fairfax County Beltway Crash Jams Traffic In Fairfax County
Beltway Crash Jams Traffic In Fairfax County A crash on the Capital Beltway jammed traffic on Tuesday, July 25. The incident occurred near mile marker 50.8, slowing traffic along the southbound side around 3:45 p.m. The south right shoulder is closed.  Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout
Tractor Trailer Crash Jams Traffic At Leesburg Roundabout A tractor trailer crash jammed traffic on Route 15 in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 20. According to the Virginia DOT website, the crash happened in Leesburg on the southbound side of the roadway, near the roundabout for South King Street Trail, and Harry Byrd Highway/Leesburg Bypass. Delays were being reported as of 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for details. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80 Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80
Truck Fire Jams Rt. 80 A truck caught fire and snarled traffic on Route 80 in Morris County during the afternoon on Friday, June 2, reports say. The blaze occurred in the eastbound area of exit 37 to CR/513/Hibernia Avenue in Rockaway Township around 3 p.m., according to 511NJ: Truck fire on I-80 eastbound area of Exit 37 - CR 513/Hibernia Ave (Rockaway Twp) 2 Right lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/6TM9j9m2yw — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) June 2, 2023 Two of four right lanes were shut down and had already started to jam traffic as crews responded: Rubbernecking delays on I-80 westbound West of Exit 42 - US…
Three Crashes Causing Slow Down On PA 283 Three Crashes Causing Slow Down On PA 283
Three Crashes Causing Slow Down On PA 283 Three separate crashes caused a traffic jam along Pennsylvania Route 283 in Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The first crash happened in the eastbound lanes at Rissermill Road in Mount Joy Township on March 29, 2023 around 10:20 a.m., according to PennDOT. The second crash, was a single-vehicle crash in the westbound lanes at the Salunga Exit, approximately 10 minutes later.  No one was harmed in the first two crashes, then a few minutes a third crash happened in the same location as the second location, in that situation on person was taken to…
Retaining Wall Collapse Jams Traffic In Jersey City Retaining Wall Collapse Jams Traffic In Jersey City
Retaining Wall Collapse Jams Traffic In Jersey City A partial collapse of a retaining wall during building demolition in Jersey City was causing major traffic jams Monday afternoon, Feb. 6. JFK Boulevard was closed in both directions from Route 139 to St. Paul's Avenue as a precaution, as of 2 p.m., city officials said. Avoid #kennedyblvd #jerseycity. Near #139. pic.twitter.com/ZpxNn9M2Tr — chilltown (@JustJCMichelle) February 6, 2023 Kennedy Boulevard Bridge over Route 139 closed in both directions, and the ramp from Kennedy Boulevard to Tonnele Circle/Rt 1&9 closed in Jersey City due to a nearby building collapse. Follow detou…
Trapped Driver Freed By Firefighters After SUV Rolls Onto Route 17 Trapped Driver Freed By Firefighters After SUV Rolls Onto Route 17
Trapped Driver Freed By Firefighters After SUV Rolls Onto Route 17 Firefighters extricated a trapped driver whose SUV rolled onto Route 17. The victim was walked to a waiting ambulance after her Honda CR-V landed on its passenger side entering the southbound highway from Paramus Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Ridgewood police and Emergency Services also responded with village firefighters, who cut out the front windshield to free the driver. The victim was walked to a waiting ambulance after her Honda CR-V landed on its passenger side entering southbound Route 17 in Ridgewood.Boyd A. Loving for DAILY VOICE All Points Towing removed the…
Overturned Truck Jams Route 78 During Morning Rush Hour Overturned Truck Jams Route 78 During Morning Rush Hour
Overturned Truck Jams Route 78 During Morning Rush Hour A truck that overturned on Route 78 jammed the highway in both directions during rush hour Thursday, Aug. 11. The truck overturned west of Exit 40 in Warren around 7:55 a.m., according to 511NJ. Heavy delays were reported.
Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush
Route 95 Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Morning Rush Firefighters doused an early morning tractor-trailer blaze that jammed early rush-hour traffic on Route 95. Flames spread across the highway after the fire broke out on the highway's southbound side near mile marker 117 in Ridgefield around 5 a.m., responders said.The rig, toting plastic corrugated tubing, was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Fort Lee firefighters brought a tanker and engine to assist. The blaze was knocked down within 20 minutes and under control within another half-hour, with firefighters briefly hitting hot spots. No injuries were reported.
Double Rollover Jams Route 17 Double Rollover Jams Route 17
Double Rollover Jams Route 17 Northbound Route 17 was temporarily closed following a double-rollover crash in Ramsey. All of the occupants of the Jeep and minivan involved got out safely following the 8 a.m. crash Wednesday, May 18, near the QuickChek just north of East Allendale Avenue, responders said. Injuries didn't appear serious. Ramsey police, firefighters and rescue unit members quickly responded along with Upper Saddle River police and EMS from The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, witnesses said. The northbound highway was jammed with morning commuters and commercial drivers as the wreckage was cleared and evid…