Traffic & Transit

Crash Closes Route 70 In Toms River: Sheriff

The crash is in the area of Whitesville Road and is affecting Cox Cro Road, authorities said.

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Motorists are being urged to avoid the area of Route 70 near Whitesville Road in Toms River due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Friday morning.

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office issued a Nixle alert about the crash about 9:45 a.m.

The Toms River Office of Emergency Management said the crash has closed the intersection of Route 70 at Whitesville Road and is affecting Cox Cro Road as well.

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Additional details were not immediately available.

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