Crime & Safety

Overturned Tractor Trailer Wreaking Havoc on I-95 Traffic in Lawrence Township

State Police strongly advise drivers to avoid the area.

Lawrence Township, NJ -- An overturned tractor trailer has shut down three out of four lanes on I-95 in Lawrence Township, the New Jersey State Police said.

The driver escaped with minor injuries.

He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, according to 6 ABC.

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Drivers are strongly advised to avoid the area.

The accident occurred in the northbound lanes near Exit 7, according to NBC 10. The tractor trailer was hauling scrap metal.

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It appeared to be the only vehicle involved in the crash, according to nj.com.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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The attached images were posted on the New Jersey State Police Facebook page.

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