Multiple Crashes Cause Traffic Mess On NB Rt. 42 In New Jersey
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Two separate crashes in New Jersey caused a huge traffic mess on Route 42 early Tuesday morning.
Part of Route 42 was closed in South Jersey for several hours.
At around 2 a.m., a three-vehicle crash on Northbound Route 42 closed all lanes right before College Drive. New Jersey State Police say two people were taken to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown.
Traffic was diverted onto College Drive while officials investigated that accident.
Hours later, a tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp from Route 42 North to College Drive causing a bigger traffic jam.
At around 8 a.m., Route-42 Northbound reopened at College Drive.
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