Crime & Safety
BREAKING: Overturned Truck Closes I-78 In Union County
Hazmat is responding to the scene at milepost 49.5, where both directions of the highway are closed.

Both directions of I-78 in Union County are closed Monday evening due to an overturned truck, according New Jersey State Police.
State Police say I-78 east and west at milepost 49.5 in Springfield are completely closed. There is no access to 78 from Rt. 24.
A truck carrying a shipping container has overturned and hazmat is responding. No word yet on injuries.
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Traffic is currently being detoured off of the highway; Springfield Fire Department have established a perimeter until arrival of hazmat, NJ State Police said shortly before 8:15 p.m.
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