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Several People Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash On New Jersey Turnpike

CARTERET, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Several people were injured Wednesday evening in a multi-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret.

Three vehicles – a box truck, a car and a van were involved in the crash on the southbound turnpike between exits 11 and 12 around 6:30 p.m., New Jersey State Police told CBS2.

It was not immediately learned how many were injured, but it appeared that at least four or five people suffered minor injuries, state police said.

New Jersey Turnpike Crash
Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)
New Jersey Turnpike Crash
Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)
New Jersey Turnpike Crash
Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)
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Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)
New Jersey Turnpike Crash
Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)
New Jersey Turnpike Crash
Several people were injured in a three-vehicle accident on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret on Wednesday, March 25. (Credit: The Lakewood Scoop)

It was not clear if weather played a role.

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