BREAKING: Accident With Injuries Closes Routes 1&9

A crash with injuries closed a major highway in New Jersey on Sunday, according to transportation officials.

Routes 1&9 was closed in both directions around 8 a.m. near Maple Avenue in Elizabeth, knocking down wires over the highway, officials said.

At least one person is injured, according to 511nj.org. Police said they expected the roadway to reopen by mid-day.