Truck crashed into brokendown bus on the NJ Turnpike causing injuries, delays
Nov 13, 2024
All northbound lanes on the New Jersey Turnpike were closed after a crash on Wednesday, according to officials. All of the lanes have reopened hours later.
The crash happened around 1 p.m. on Nov. 13 just south of Interchange 3 – NJ 168 for Runnemede, the turnpike authority announced.
A passenger bus broke down while it was traveling in the right lane and right shoulder, according to the New Jersey State Police.
A tractor-trailer crashed into the broken down bus, troopers said.
Passengers on the bus sustained multiple injuries due to the crash, officials said. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also hurt.
Delays on New Jersey Turnpike northbound South of Interchange 3 – NJ 168 (Deptford Twp) to South of Interchange 3 – NJ 168 (Runnemede) All lanes open 4 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/s5cei8tpsU— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) November 13, 2024
The right shoulder and all of the lanes on the northbound side of the highway were closed for most of the afternoon on Wednesday.
SkyForce10 was over the scene shortly before 2 p.m. where several crews could seen along with service members in uniform along the shoulder.
Also on the shoulder of the highway was a white travel bus and a tractor-trailer that had visible front-end damage.
One person in uniform was seen being taken away on a stretcher.
Traffic was stopped for at least one mile behind the crash site.
The crash is currently under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.