Crime & Safety
6 Killed In NJ Crash
Authorities said the crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Raymond Boulevard in Newark.
NEWARK, NJ — Six people were killed Friday night in a fiery crash in Essex County, according to multiple reports citing the county prosecutor's office.
The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Raymond Boulevard in Newark, NJ Advance Media reported. The vehicle was traveling toward the on-ramp to southbound Routes 1 and 9 when it left the road, went airborne and struck a support column for the Pulaski Skyway.
The car caught fire after landing, police told ABC7.
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The names of the victims were not released.
The crash remains under investigation.
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