October 16, 2024

Multiple vehicles involved in crash on busy turnpike

Steve Smith

About 20 people were taken to the hospital after a multiple-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike this past Tuesday morning.

What happened: The incident involved six vehicles, including two tractor-trailers, a transit bus, a flatbed truck, a box truck, and a transit van.

The crash occurred around milepost 54.5 in Bordentown Township, causing significant traffic delays.
Burlington County dispatchers reported no critical injuries, and thankfully no fatalities were reported.

Details: The accident caused a 3.5-mile backup on the northbound outer roadway. Traffic resumed at about 1:45 p.m. after authorities cleared the scene.

State police are continuing their investigation into what might have caused the massive pile-up, reported CBS Philadelphia.

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