Traffic & Transit

Route 9 Reopens In Manalapan After 'Serious Motor Vehicle Crash'

The early morning crash occurred Tuesday on Route 9 south at Symmes Drive, police said.

MANALAPAN, NJ —Route 9 south has reopened following a serious motor vehicle crash on Tuesday morning, Manalapan Police said.

At 2:49 a.m., police posted about the closure on Route 9 southbound at Symmes Drive, noting that the road would be closed "until further notice" due to the crash.

At 9:19 a.m., police posted a traffic alert update that Route 9 south was reopened.

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Patch has reached out to Manalapan Police for more information on the crash. This story will be updated if a response is received.

According to a report from News 12 NJ, at least one vehicle could be seen on the road following the crash "with extensive damage," as first responders worked to investigate and clear debris from the road.

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While the crash prompted the closure of southbound lanes on Route 9, northbound lanes remained open, the report said.


This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

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