Date Published: 2023/09/05
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Authorities were called to a collision Tuesday morning that blocked part of the northbound New Jersey Turnpike in Kearny, according to 511NJ TPK.
The crash happened on the northbound lanes north of Interchange 15W to Interstate 280. It was first recorded by 511NJ at 9:39 a.m.
While the cause of the accident remains unclear, a section of the northbound turnpike was closed for just under 10 minutes.
By 9:48 a.m., all involved vehicles had been moved to the right shoulder and away from travel lanes.
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike – Eastern Spur northbound North of Interchange 15W – I-280 (Kearny) all lanes open to traffic – vehicles moved to right shoulder https://t.co/kdlO246O0B
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) September 5, 2023
At 10:23 a.m., a two-mile delay was reported in the area.
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike – Eastern Spur northbound Interchange 15E – US 1&9 (Newark) to North of Interchange 15W – I-280 (Kearny) All lanes open 2 mile delay due to volume https://t.co/AOpRgCjQ4u
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) September 5, 2023
Local agencies have not indicated any serious injuries in connection to the wreck.