1 Dead In Truck Crash On NJ Turnpike

MILLTOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - One person was killed when a tanker truck rolled over on the NJ Turnpike near Exit 9 Tuesday morning.

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Posted by CBS New York on Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The tractor-trailer could be seen rolled over.

NJSP investigating crash on the @NJTurnpike SB local lanes at milepost 80.9 in Milltown, Middlesex County, which occurred at 3:48 a.m. Overturned tractor-trailer. 1 fatality. Multiple lane closures in area due to investigation. Expect delays, and plan alternate route. #alert
— NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) October 8, 2019

It took place at 3:48 a.m. at milepost 80.9.

TRAFFIC ALERT: An overturned tractor-trailer southbound south of exit 9 is blocking one lane of the outer roadway and two lanes of the inner roadway. Investigation and cleanup are underway, but drivers should expect delays this morning.
— New Jersey Turnpike (@NJTurnpike) October 8, 2019

There were multiple lane closures in the area, authorities said.

So far there's no word on the cause of the crash.

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