Fatal Crash Snags New Jersey Turnpike In Cranbury Township
CRANBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- One person was killed Tuesday night in a fiery crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury Township.
The crash happened late Tuesday night on the inner roadway on the northbound side of the turnpike (I-95), north of Interchange 8-New Jersey Route 33, authorities told CBS2.
New Jersey State Police said three tractor-trailers were involved in the fiery crash, which forced the closure of all northbound lanes.
Traffic was backed up for 2 1/2 miles, authorities said.
Further details were not immediately available.
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