UNION COUNTY, NJ — A big rig jackknifed late Tuesday morning, blocking two left lanes on the New Jersey Turnpike in east Linden, according to 511NJ TPK.
The accident impacted the northbound turnpike south of Interchange 13 to Interstate 278 toward Goethals Bridge. It was first recorded by 511NJ shortly before 11:33 a.m.
Few details have been provided at this time, but two left lanes out of four travel lanes were closed as a result of the incident.
Jack-knifed tractor trailer on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound South of Interchange 13 – I-278/Goethals Bridge (Linden) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes blocked https://t.co/4d2OZCOjm5
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) April 4, 2023
Authorities have not disclosed the condition of the driver or confirmed any injuries as of this writing.
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