Crime & Safety

One Confirmed Dead in Turnpike Accident

Smoke from an afternoon accident on the N.J. Turnpike could be seen for miles.

The New Jersey State Police are reporting that four commercial vehicles were involved in an accident on the northbound side of Route 18, just before Exit 9.

Only one fatality had been reported as of 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 2, police officials say the investigation is only just beginning and that the fire had only just died.

Traffic on the northbound side was backed up for several miles and a plume of black smoke was seen from the area. Traffic is being diverted to the inner roadway.

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