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Tractor trailer crash, fire shuts down part of I-78 in Newark

Fiery tractor trailer crash closes lanes on I-78 in Newark
Fiery tractor trailer crash closes lanes on I-78 in Newark 00:20

NEWARK, N.J. -- Fire and smoke poured out of a tractor trailer after a crash in Newark on Saturday morning.

It happened on I-78 around 9:45 a.m.

Police shut down all express lanes to investigate, backing up traffic for miles.

The interstate has since been cleared and reopened.

It's unknown if there were any injuries.

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