3-Mile Oil Spill In Newark Causes Traffic Delays: Police

NEWARK, NJ — A large oil spill is expected to affect traffic in the Ironbound section of Newark on Tuesday evening, authorities said.

According to the Newark Department of Public Safety, the three-mile spill is affecting the following streets:

• Stockton and Delancey streets
• Adams and Thomas streets
• Wilson Avenue

Drivers were advised to expect delays and to plan alternate routes. No additional information was immediately available.

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