UNION COUNTY, NJ — A vehicle accident was reported early Wednesday afternoon on the New Jersey Turnpike in south Elizabeth, according to 511NJ TPK.
The collision occurred on the northbound side of the turnpike, north of Interchange 13 to Interstate 278 and the Goethals Bridge. It was first reported by 511NJ at 12:03 p.m.
Authorities did not say what may have caused the wreck, but all involved vehicles were on the right shoulder at the time of the initial report, leaving all travel lanes open to traffic.
Crash on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 13 – I-278/Goethals Bridge (Elizabeth) All lanes open -Vehicles on right shoulder https://t.co/RDvwOW8FIV
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) September 20, 2023
No serious injuries were immediately reported.
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