UNION COUNTY, NJ — A vehicle crash early Friday blocked three right lanes on the Garden State Parkway in Cranford Township, according to 511NJ GSP.
The collision took place on the southbound parkway, north of Exit 137 to New Jersey Route 28. It was first reported by 511NJ at 2:42 a.m.
Officials have not disclosed the circumstances of the wreck, but the three lanes remained closed for several hours, suggesting a major accident.
Crash on Garden State Parkway southbound North of Exit 137 – NJ 28 (Cranford Twp) 3 right lanes blocked https://t.co/Xqj77ynce6
— 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) January 20, 2023
By 8:12 a.m., more than five hours later, crews had cleared the scene to the right shoulder and all lanes were reopened to commuters.
Crash on Garden State Parkway northbound North of Exit 137 – NJ 28 (Cranford Twp) All lanes open – vehicles on right shoulder https://t.co/98IcsmSeDY
— 511NJ GSP (@511njgsp) January 20, 2023
It remains unclear at this time whether anyone was seriously hurt.
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