At least 6 hospitalized after fiery multi-vehicle crash on NJ Turnpike
At least 6 hospitalized after fiery multi-vehicle crash on NJ Turnpike
Traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike has been backed up for hours, causing a major headache for commuters after a serious crash sent at least six people to the hospital early Tuesday morning.
BARRINGTON, N.J. - Traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike has been backed up for hours, causing a major headache for commuters after a serious crash sent at least six people to the hospital early Tuesday morning.
What we know:
At least two vehicles crashed, then caught on fire just after 1:30 a.m. on the NJ Turnpike near the Clements Bridge Road overpass in Barrington.
The crash left eight people injured, and at least six of them hospitalized.
Northbound lanes remained closed for several hours, with just one lane allowing traffic as crews continue to clear the scene around 6:30 a.m.
All southbound lanes are fully open.
What we don't know:
The conditions of those hospitalized, along with their identities, are still unknown.
Officials have also yet to release any details about what led to the crash.
The Source: Information from this article was gathered at the scene by FOX 29's Hank Flynn.