Date Published: 2023/07/05
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — A tractor-trailer overturned Tuesday morning, closing a right shoulder on the New Jersey Turnpike near Carteret, according to 511NJ TPK.
Officials said the accident occurred on the northbound lanes, north of Exit 12 to Roosevelt Avenue. It was first recorded by 511NJ at 6:14 a.m.
At this time, no information regarding the cause of the wreck has been released. It remains unclear whether another vehicle was involved or whether the big rig driver was seriously injured.
Overturned tractor trailer on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 12 – Carteret-Rahway (Carteret) right shoulder blocked https://t.co/3Ggrr8AID6
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) July 4, 2023
This blog will be updated to reflect any developments as they are disclosed to the public.