Tanker Truck Crash In Marlboro Forces Evacuations, Shuts Down Part Of Route 9

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MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A tanker truck crash prompted evacuations in Marlboro Friday morning.

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The accident involved two trucks, at least one of which was leaking oil, CBS2's Jim Smith reported. The fuel leak is what prompted the evacuations.

ACCIDENT ON ROUTE 9 in Marlboro involving tanker trucks at Routes 9 and 520. Route 9 is CLOSED between Union Hill and Texas Roads until further notice. Police on site. Detours in place. Local businesses are being evacuated due to oil spills. Avoid the area. Thank you.
— Manalapan Township (@MANALAPANTWP) February 22, 2019

Route 9 was closed between Union Hill and Texas Roads as crews worked to contain the oil spill.

There was no immediate word of any injuries.