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Middlesex NJ

Traffic

Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In South Brunswick (UPDATED)

Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In South Brunswick (UPDATED)

Fatal Crashes Disrupt Traffic In South Brunswick (Updated) A pair of fatal serious crashes disrupted traffic in South Brunswick on Tuesday morning, April 23, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. There was a fatal crash investigation on Route 1 northbound north of New Road, closing two of three lanes, at about 7:50 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 1 was reopened by 11:40 a.m., police said. JUST IN: 1 person killed in crash on Route 1 north in #SouthBrunswick, police say. Heavy delays are expected. #traffic #alert https://t.co/WPQZrMymSD — News12NJ (@News12NJ) April 23, 2024 The other fatal…

04/23/2024

Yorktown

Police & Fire

Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester

Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester

Update: 5 Students Injured After SUV Crashes Into School Bus In Northern Westchester This story has been updated. Several students were hospitalized after an SUV collided with a school bus in Northern Westchester. The crash happened on Friday, April 12 at around 9:30 a.m., when an SUV hit a school bus on Route 132 (Old Yorktown Road) in Yorktown between Barger Street and Wildwood Street, according to Yorktown Police. Five high school-aged students and the bus driver were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries that now appear to be non-life-threatening. The SUV's driver was also hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the depar…

04/12/2024

Warren Hunterdon

Police & Fire

Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County

Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County

Serious Crash Closes Rt. 31 In Warren County A serious crash shut down Route 31 for Warren County commuters on Tuesday, Nov. 21, police said. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of CR 624/Belvidere Avenue in Oxford around 4 p.m., according to 511NJ. All lanes were closed on both sides as emergency crews responded. **** Traffic Alert*** There is a serious motor vehicle crash on RT 31 in Oxford Twsp in the area of Mechanic St. Rt 31... Posted by Washington Township Police Department on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Local police advised motorists to expect delays and proceed with caution.

by Valerie Musson

11/21/2023

Morris

Traffic

Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County

Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County

Crash With Fuel Spill Closes Route 23 In Morris County A crash caused a fuel spill and detoured Route 23 in Morris County, shutting down the highway and causing delays for rush hour commuters on Tuesday morning, Nov. 14. The crash occurred on the southbound side at CR 511A/Boulevard in Pompton Plains around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ and local police. 🚧TRAFFIC ALERT🚧 Accident on Route 23 South at Boulevard in Pompton Plains. Southbound traffic is being detoured onto the ramp. Expect heavy delays. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Drive safely! Posted by Pequannock Township Police, NJ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 All lanes were …

by Valerie Musson

11/14/2023

Frederick

Traffic

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (DEVELOPING)

Fatal I-70 Crash Under Investigation: Maryland State Police (Developing) At least one person was killed and others injured in a crash on I-70 that temporarily shut down traffic on Wednesday afternoon in Frederick County. An alert was issued shortly before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon advising that an investigation has been launched following the fatal crash on the interstate near exit 42 (MD 17 / Myersville Middletown Road.) #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP are investigating a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 at Exit 42 (MD 17/Myersville Middletown Road). All lanes on the eastbound side are closed. Please seek alternative routes. For updated traffic conditions: https:/…

07/12/2023

Harford

Police & Fire

Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In Abingdon: Police

Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In Abingdon: Police

Two Killed When Speeding Truck Overturns, Crashes Head-On Into SUV On I-95 In Abingdon: Police Two drivers were killed when an SUV struck a median and went airborne on I-95 in Harford County before crashing head-on into another truck late on Thursday afternoon. Baltimore resident Dennis English, Jr., 45, and 64-year-old John Mastropietro, of Ocean Port, NJ, have been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the two killed in a violent head-on crash in Abington on Thursday, June 8 that injured two others. Volunteer Firefighters from @AbingdonFire & @jmvfc8 are on the scene of a crash with rescue, NB I-95 past exit 77 (MD-24) in #AbingdonMD. Three EMS units, @Harfor…

06/09/2023

Morris

Traffic

Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic

Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic

Route 206 Crash Takes Down Light Pole, Detours Morris County Traffic A crash on Route 206 in Chester took down a traffic light Tuesday, May 30, prompting a series of detours that will continue until repairs are made. The crash occurred at the highway intersection with Four Bridges and Hillside Road in Chester around 8:45 a.m., according to police and the NJDOT. Rt 206 southbound all lanes closed South of CR 625/ Bartley Chester Rd in Chester due to traffic signal down. Slow down, use caution and expect delays. — NJDOT (@NewJerseyDOT) May 30, 2023 As emergency crews work to repair the damaged light pole, several detours have been put into place: Right …

by Valerie Musson

05/30/2023

Norfolk

Traffic

MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge

MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge

MBTA Train Delayed For Over An Hour After Vehicle Strikes Dedham Bridge Car traffic was detoured and an MBTA train line experienced severe delays due to a car striking a bridge, officials say. A vehicle collided into the East Street train bridge near the Endicott station in Dedham on Monday, May 15, causing long waits for some commuters, according to a Tweet sent by the MBTA Twitter account at 10:48 a.m. All train service on the Franklin line was halted while engineers inspected the damage to the bridge, according to the Dedham police department. Traffic Alert Update: All traffic will be detoured away from the bridge. MBTA also reports all train service h…

by Morgan Gonzales

05/15/2023

Prince George's

Traffic

Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (DEVELOPING)

Traffic Tied Up On Route 5 For Fatal Crash Investigation In Prince Georges County (Developing) Traffic is tied up in Prince George’s County as Maryland State Police investigate a reported fatal crash. At approximately 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, troopers were called on Maryland Route 5 near Allentown Road in Prince George’s County to investigate a reported fatal crash. The crash forced state police to shut down all three southbound lanes in the roadway, as well as both shoulders Route 5 as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Details of the crash were not immediately available as state police investigated the incident. #TRAFFICALERT: @MDSP is investigating a fatal crash on MD Route 5…

05/02/2023

Hampshire Franklin MA

Traffic

Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials

Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials

Crash With Serious Injuries Shuts Down Route 2 In Greenfield: Officials A crash with serious shut down a major route in Western Massachusetts over the weekend, according to travel officials. The crash happened on Route 2 in Greenfield on Sunday afternoon, March 12, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Crash with serious injuries in #Greenfield on RT-2-WB/EB at MM 45.7. Rt-2 is currently closed in both directions. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 12, 2023 Route 2 was closed in both directions as a result. Greenfield Police said people could expect the road to be closed for several hours. Traffic Alert: The Mohawk Trail from the Greenfied City Town …

by David Cifarelli

03/12/2023

Worcester

Police & Fire

Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials

Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials

Crash With Serious Injuries Reported In Westborough: Officials Part of Westborough roadway was partially closed because of a crash with serious injuries, authorities said. ** Traffic Alert ** Fisher Street at Mill Road is closed due a crash with serious injuries. Seek alternate route. @WestboroPolice pic.twitter.com/dF6a1jxBrW — Westborough Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) January 16, 2023 The crash happened on Fisher Street near Mill Road on the afternoon of Monday, Jan. 16, according to Westborough Police on Twitter. Fisher St @ Mill Rd is closed due to a crash. #MAtraffic pic.twitter.com/Rb1CTC4RXu — Westborough Police (@WestboroPolice) January …

by David Cifarelli

01/16/2023

Franklin PA

News

UPDATE: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike

UPDATE: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike

Update: Three People Hospitalized Following Crash Inside Longest Tunnel On PA Turnpike A crash closed the Tuscarora Tunnel for nearly two hours on Thursday, Dec. 8, around 8 a.m. authorities say. CLEARED: Turnpike Traffic Alert on I-76 PA Turnpike westbound between Exit 189 - PA 75 and Exit 180 - US 522 affecting all lanes — 511PA Harrisburg (@511PAHarrisburg) December 8, 2022 The longest tunnel on the PA Turnpike was briefly stopped in both directions as crews worked at the scene of the crash between the exits for Fort Littleton and Willow Hill. CRASH-#PaTurnpike I-76 east mile 186.2 inside Tuscarora Tunnel all traffic is stopped both east and west bound. @PA_Turnpi…

by Jillian Pikora

12/08/2022

Montgomery MD

Police & Fire

Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway

Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway

Massive Pile Of Trash Dumped In Parking Lot Goes Up In Flames, Closes Down Maryland Roadway Montgomery County Officials have put out a traffic alert after roadways were blocked in an effort to extinguish a large pile of burning trash dumped in a parking lot, authorities say. The massive pile of garbage was dumped in a parking lot in the 5000 block of Nicholson Lane between Nebel Street and Boiling Brook Parkway, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. A trash truck also reportedly caught fire, resulting in Nicholson lane being blocked in both directions between Nebel Street and Bolingbrook Parkway. It is unclear when the lanes will reopen.

12/01/2022

North Orange

News

Lane Closures Expected Along I-84 Stretch In Orange County

Lane Closures Expected Along I-84 Stretch In Orange County

Lane Closures Expected Along I-84 Stretch In Orange County State officials issued an alert to motorists about upcoming lane closures on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said the lane closures will take place on stretches of the highway in Dutchess, Putnam, and Orange counties from Monday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 26, to facilitate bridge maintenance activities. Officials said Orange County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 eastbound and westbound between Exit 4 (Mountain Road) in Greenville and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in Newburgh. The lane closure will take place between 10 a.…

by Nicole Valinote

08/21/2022

Southwest Dutchess

News

Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties

Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties

Lane Closures Scheduled For I-84, Taconic Parkway In Dutchess, Orange, Putnam Counties State officials issued an alert about planned single-lane closures on the Taconic State Parkway and I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam County motorists should expect one lane to close on I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway due to bridge maintenance. Officials said the lanes will close on weekdays from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations: Eastbound and westbound I-84 between Exit 15 (U.S. Route 6) in Wawayanda and Exit 39 (US Route 9W) in the Town o…

by Nicole Valinote

08/14/2022

Prince William

Traffic

Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck

Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck

Police Close Highway In Prince William County After Multi-Car Wreck A multi-car wreck closed a portion of Jefferson Davis Highway in Dumfries on Tuesday night, May 24. Police tweeted out just before 8 p.m. that the highway would be closed near the intersection of River Heritage Boulevard because of the crash. Police did not release any information on the crash. As of 9 p.m. the road remained closed as police worked the scene. It's unclear when traffic will return to normal so anyone traveling in that area should find a detour and expect delays. *TRAFFIC ALERT: #Crash | #Dumfries; Jefferson Davis Hwy. is closed in all directions near River Heritage Bl…

05/24/2022

Sussex

Police & Fire

Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County

Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County

Not So Sweet: Tractor-Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pounds Of Sugar Overturns In Sussex County Emergency crews made a not-so-sweet discovery Thursday evening when they rushed to the scene of a Sussex County crash and found an overturned tractor-trailer loaded with 40,000 pounds of sugar. The trailer overturned and went down an embankment on Limecrest Road in Andover Township around 4:40 p.m., the local police department said. A detour was put into place as heavy duty wreckers from three companies were called to the scene to help upright the tractor-trailer due its size and embankment angle, police said. No injuries were reported, and the road was reopened by 9:20 p.m., the township…

by Valerie Musson

11/19/2021

Northampton

Police & Fire

Traffic Alert: Bethlehem Crash Snaps Telephone Pole, Prompts Extended Road Closure

Traffic Alert: Bethlehem Crash Snaps Telephone Pole, Prompts Extended Road Closure

Traffic Alert: Bethlehem Crash Snaps Telephone Pole, Prompts Extended Road Closure UPDATE: The road was reopened around 2:40 p.m., police said. ---------------------------------------- An early morning crash in Bethlehem snapped a telephone pole and shut down a portion of the roadway, authorities said. The crash occurred on Freemansburg Avenue shortly before 5 a.m. Monday, the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company said on Facebook. 🛑🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT, ROADWAY CLOSURE 🚧🛑 Freemansburg Avenue between Washington Street and Farmersville Road will be shut... Posted by Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company on Monday, June 21, 2021 The portion of the roadway between …

by Valerie Musson

06/21/2021

Greenwich

Traffic

Busy Roadway In Greenwich Expected To Be Closed Throughout Day

Busy Roadway In Greenwich Expected To Be Closed Throughout Day

Busy Roadway In Greenwich Expected To Be Closed Throughout Day A busy road in the area is expected to be closed throughout the day on Friday, April 5 following an overnight crash that downed a utility pole and led to a water main break. The Greenwich Police Department issued an alert cautioning that Fairfield Road is closed between Old Church Road and Hillside Road due to a crash that led to complications for local officials. Police said that at approximately 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, a motorist struck and knocked down a utility pole on Fairfield Road. While replacing the pole overnight, a water main was struck and broken. According to police, u…

04/05/2019

North Rockland

Traffic

Avoid This Road: Traffic Alert Issued For North Rockland

Avoid This Road: Traffic Alert Issued For North Rockland

Avoid This Road: Traffic Alert Issued For North Rockland Motorists have been advised to avoid Buckberg Road in Tompkins Cove on Wednesday, Aug. 15, as DPW crews begin a road resurfacing project. The Stony Point Police Department issued a traffic alert cautioning that there may be delays in the area while the work commences. The alert is the latest in Rockland, as crews have been busy throughout the county paving and resurfacing. Motorists have been seek alternate routes when possible.

08/15/2018