Fatal 5-Car Crash Closed Busy NJ Traffic Point In South Brunswick

A fatal 5-car crash closed down a New Jersey highway overnight, police said. The crash happened at a major traffic point in Central Jersey. A Middlesex County woman died in the 5 vehicle crash, police said.

One person was killed in the 5-car crash at Route 535 at Route 32, near Exit 8A on the New Jersey Turnpike in South Brunswick, police said.

Officers from South Brunswick, Cranbury, Monroe and the State Police were on scene assisting with the accident after it happened around 7 p.m., police said. The victim was not identified, pending next-of-kin notification.

The Monmouth Junction Fire Department and Cranbury Fire Department were also on scene.

The roadway was closed for at least 5 hours.

This is a developing story. Patch will have more details when they come in. Here is a video of the scene:

South Brunswick police video/photo