November 14, 2024

Semi truck crashes into broken-down bus on Turnpike

Steve Smith

Semi truck crashes into broken-down bus on Turnpike

A semi truck collided with a bus carrying military personnel on the New Jersey Turnpike, injuring 13 people.

Key details: The accident happened on November 13 in Runnemede, New Jersey, around 1 p.m., just south of Interchange 3.

The bus was broken down, occupying the right and breakdown lanes when the truck hit it.
The front end of the truck suffered significant damage, and a person in uniform was taken away on a stretcher.
The truck driver is among those injured, although detailed reports on their conditions are unavailable.

What we know: The crash caused a significant traffic jam extending about a mile back.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and authorities have yet to provide more details on the conditions of those injured, reported 6abc News.

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