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Major Truck Accident Snarls Up Traffic on New Jersey Turnpike

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What to Know

  • An accident involving multiple trucks in Middlesex County snarled-up traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike
  • The incident took place around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday on I-95 between exits 9 and 8A in Milltown
  • New Jersey State Police told News 4 that two box trucks and two tractor trailers going southbound were involved in the incident; It is unclear if anyone was injured

An accident involving multiple trucks in Middlesex County snarled-up traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike.

The incident took place around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday on I-95 between exits 9 and 8A in Milltown.

New Jersey State Police told News 4 that two box trucks and two tractor trailers going southbound were involved in the incident.

Chopper 4 was over the accident where at least two box trucks, a tractor trailer and a car carrier could be seen. The cabin of the tractor trailer appeared completely destroyed and one of the box trucks appeared overturned as debris was scattered throughout numerous lanes.

Authorities could be seen canvassing the area and cleanup crews worked the scene as traffic was backed up for miles.

It is unclear if anyone was injured.

No other information was immediately available.

Traffic on I-95 as seen from Chopper 4.
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