Crime & Safety

Fuel Spill And Overturned Tractor Trailer Causing Delays On Route 80

Three lanes are shut down because of the accident.

ALLAMUCHY, NJ— An overturned tractor trailer with a fuel spill is causing road closures and delays on Route 80 in Allamuchy.

The accident, involving a truck and a car, occurred mid-morning on Wednesday on the eastbound side, just west of Ext 19. Three lanes are closed as a result, causing delays of 30-35 minutes.

Westbound lanes are moving normally.

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A witness who shared the pictures with Patch said the rain was "torrential" and that the "truck driver had no chance to avoid" an accident. He told Patch he did not see any injuries.

Images via nj511.org, Tim Manser

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