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UPDATED: Accident Stops Turnpike Traffic
An accident involving three tractor-trailers temporarily closed northbound lanes on the NJ Turnpike between exits 8A and 9. Traffic is being diverted to Route 18 and Dunhams Corner Road.
Updated to include Dunhams Corner Road detour information and traffic conditions on Cranbury Road.
The NJ Turnpike has been reopened after a truck fire involving three tractor-trailers closed the outer truck lane on the northbound side this morning between exit 8a and 9, but it has since been reopened leaving delays in the area, state police said.
One of the tractor-trailers was an oil tanker, which caused a hazmat issue, and one was a UPS truck, state police said. Police estimate a 15 to 20 mile delay in the area.
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East Brunswick Deputy Chief William Krause said traffic is being diverted onto Route 18 and Dunhams Corner Road, causing further traffic delays. Traffic also is backed up on Cranbury Road.
Several helicopters have been spotted near the East Brunswick portion of the area observing the wreckage.
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Police said there were minor injuries in the accident, and it was reported around 5:40 a.m. at mile marker 78.8.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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