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Car Engulfed In Fire On NJ Turnpike Friday Morning
A car broke out into flames on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike on Friday morning.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A car broke out into flames on the southbound side of the New Jersey Turnpike on Friday morning.
The fire was reported around 9:45 a.m. near exit 12 on the Turnpike in Woddbridge.
"The fire has just been cleared and there are no injuries," Nj State Police Sgt. Greg Williams.
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The left and center lanes had been closed for a short period of time around 9:45 a.m. while police tried to get the fire undercontrol.
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Horrible car fire near exit 12 on the turnpike. Police seen blocking southbound lanes, prepare for traffic if your driving that way pic.twitter.com/2a6qavRpqV
— Raven Santana (@RavenSantana) December 2, 2016
The fire is believed to have started from a vehicle malfunction, Williams said.
The identity of the driver and any other information was not available at this time.
(Screenshot from video by Raven Santana)
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