Watch CBS News

Fatal Crash Snags New Jersey Turnpike In Cranbury Township

CRANBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- One person was killed Tuesday night in a fiery crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury Township.

The crash happened late Tuesday night on the inner roadway on the northbound side of the turnpike (I-95), north of Interchange 8-New Jersey Route 33, authorities told CBS2.

New Jersey State Police said three tractor-trailers were involved in the fiery crash, which forced the closure of all northbound lanes.

Traffic was backed up for 2 1/2 miles, authorities said.

Further details were not immediately available.

You Might Also Be Interested In:

(TM and © Copyright 2014 CBS Radio Inc. and its relevant subsidiaries. CBS RADIO and EYE Logo TM and Copyright 2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. Used under license. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.