BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — A vehicle wreck Tuesday morning appeared to damage a utility pole along a New Jersey Turnpike offramp in East Rutherford, according to 511NJ TPK.
The accident occurred on the Exit 16W ramp connecting the southbound Turnpike’s Western Spur with New Jersey Route 3. It was first recorded by 511NJ at 10:13 a.m.
Officials have not indicated a possible cause of the crash or any information regarding the involved parties, but at least part of the offramp was blocked in the immediate aftermath.
All other travel lanes were not impacted.
Crash and Utility Pole Down on New Jersey Turnpike – Western Spur southbound Exit ramp Interchange 16W – NJ 3 (East Rutherford) All lanes open – partial ramp blockage https://t.co/S4QVchftRy
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) August 8, 2023
Local agencies have not confirmed any major injuries in connection to the event.
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