Wednesday, August 12, 2015

MASSIVE FIRE AND NUMEROUS EXPLOSIONS AFTER 2 SEMI-TRUCKS COLLIDE ON NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE IN EAST BRUNSWICK










 


Video courtesy Joe Martucci






AUGUST 12, 2015

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. (WABC) -- 


A collision between two tractor-trailers has shut down part of the New Jersey Turnpike in East Brunswick.

The fiery crash occurred just after 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Authorities say one tractor-trailer was carrying papers, while the second truck had medical supplies. The material was non-hazardous.






A fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down the New Jersey Turnpike near Exit 9 in East Brunswick Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy Joe Martucci.)

The Turnpike is shut down near exit 9 northbound.

New Jersey State Police say there were minor injuries to drivers.