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Bergen County Slammed By Storm: Cars Trapped, Wires Down, Tree Blocks Tracks Bergen County Slammed By Storm: Cars Trapped, Wires Down, Tree Blocks Tracks
Bergen County Slammed By Storm: Cars Trapped, Wires Down, Tree Blocks Tracks Heavy rain swept across New Jersey during the Monday evening commute on July 27, triggering flooding, downed wires and multiple crashes that snarled traffic across the state. Heavy rain and strong winds reduced visibility and left many roadways vulnerable to flooding. Bergen County was among the hardest-hit areas. Flooding closed lanes on Route 17 northbound at Century Road in Paramus, while all lanes of Route 208 were shut down in Fair Lawn near Morlot Avenue and in Hawthorne near Goffle Road, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Video obtained by Daily Voice shows car…

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Route 46 Bus Fire Has Traffic Backed Up For Miles Route 46 Bus Fire Has Traffic Backed Up For Miles
Route 46 Bus Fire Has Traffic Backed Up For Miles A bus fire on Route 46 westbound in Little Falls snarled traffic for miles during the Wednesday, July 22 evening rush. The bus caught fire on US-46 westbound near McBride Avenue/Little Falls Avenue in Little Falls Township at approximately 6:40 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two of the highway's three westbound lanes, along with the right shoulder, were closed as emergency crews responded. Traffic quickly backed up for several miles, with congestion stretching well beyond the scene and affecting drivers through Totowa, Woodland Park, Clifton, Paterson, Elmw…

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Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads
Flooding Shuts Down Major NJ Roads Flash flooding continued to wreak havoc on New Jersey roads Saturday, July 18, the DOT website shows. As of approximately 6:20 p.m., the latest flooding-related closures and lane restrictions included: Route 35 closed in both directions south of Route 37 in Seaside Park. Route 35 closed in both directions at Route 71 (H Street) in Belmar. Route 35 northbound closed south of Oak Hill Road/Cooper Road in Middletown Township. Route 71 closed in both directions near Main Street in Manasquan. Route 36 northbound reduced to one lane near Wilson Avenue in Middletown Township. US 9 northbound redu…

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30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED) 30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (UPDATED)
30+ Evaluated In Mass Casualty Incident After MTA Bus Plows Into Maryland Building (Updated) A routine evening commute turned into chaos in Maryland. An MTA bus slammed into a building in Baltimore County on Wednesday evening, July 8, triggering a mass casualty incident that left more than 30 people injured and at least one person critically hurt, according to fire officials. The crash happened around 6:10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. The Baltimore County Fire Department said the bus crashed into a building, trapping at least one person inside. Crews immediately declared a second-alarm mass casualty incident as firefighters, paramedics, and rescue tea…

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Route 3 Crash Snarls Morning Commute In East Rutherford Route 3 Crash Snarls Morning Commute In East Rutherford
Route 3 Crash Snarls Morning Commute In East Rutherford A crash closed two of four westbound lanes on Route 3 in East Rutherford during the Thursday morning, July 2, commute, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The crash was reported east of the Berry's Creek Bridge as of 9:14 a.m., NJDOT said. Two of the highway's four westbound lanes were closed while crews responded, according to the agency. No information about injuries or the cause of the crash was immediately available.

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Four Tractor-Trailers Burn In Deadly Turnpike Chain-Reaction Crash Four Tractor-Trailers Burn In Deadly Turnpike Chain-Reaction Crash
Four Tractor-Trailers Burn In Deadly Turnpike Chain-Reaction Crash A tractor-trailer driver was killed after a fiery four-truck chain-reaction crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret before dawn on Thursdsay, June 25, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the northbound inner roadway near milepost 96.2 at 4:07 a.m., police said. A preliminary investigation found that four Freightliner tractor-trailers were traveling north when traffic came to a stop. Two trucks were stopped in the right lane and a third was stopped in the center lane when a fourth Freightliner slammed into the rear of the stopped trucks, police said. …

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Blood Trails After Driver Ejected In Violent NJ Turnpike Crash Blood Trails After Driver Ejected In Violent NJ Turnpike Crash
Blood Trails After Driver Ejected In Violent NJ Turnpike Crash A driver was ejected after losing control of a Honda and overturning, hitting a second Honda parked in the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike on Thursday morning, June 25, New Jersey State Police said. View this post on Instagram Troopers responded to the crash at 7:58 a.m. on the southbound inner roadway at milepost 73 in Monroe, where drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital, according to Trooper II Christopher Postorino. Graphic photos obtained by Daily Voice appear to show the ejected d…

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Water Main Break On Route 17 Will Snarl Traffic, Cops Warn Water Main Break On Route 17 Will Snarl Traffic, Cops Warn
Water Main Break On Route 17 Will Snarl Traffic, Cops Warn A significant water main break is causing major traffic delays on Route 17, police said Monday, June 22. The break that occurred near Franklin Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights has led to substantial congestion on Route 17 and surrounding local roads, according to the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department. Drivers can expect delays on The Boulevard and Terrace Avenue as traffic backs up through the area, police said. Police advised motorists to plan ahead and seek alternate routes while crews work to address the problem. No timeline for repairs was immediately available.

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Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported
Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported A vehicle fire closed multiple lanes on Route 80 in both directions Wednesday afternoon, June 17, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The fire was reported as of 1:56 p.m. near Exit 56 in Paterson NJDOT said. Two of four westbound lanes were closed, while one of four eastbound lanes was closed, according to NJDOT. Major delays were being reported in both directions. Motorists were advised to expect delays in the area as emergency crews responded.

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World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now
World Cup Gridlock Starts Early: Where The Biggest Traffic Delays Are Now Traffic backups were already forming on roads leading to MetLife Stadium hours before Brazil and Morocco were set to face off Saturday, June 13. ALSO SEE: No Trains To Rutherford For Brazil-Morocco Match, Tedesco Says In Last-Minute Update As of 3:38 p.m., significant congestion was visible on a New Jersey Department of Transportation traffic camera at the New Jersey Turnpike's Western Spur toll plaza near Interchange 16W, one of the primary routes into the sports complex in East Rutherford. As of approximately 3:45 p.m., transportation officials reported: A two-mile volume-related …

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World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: NJDOT Says 'Skip It' If You Can
World Cup Traffic Nightmare Begins Today: Njdot Says 'Skip It' If You Can World Cup match day has arrived in New Jersey, and transportation officials have a simple message for commuters: avoid the Meadowlands if you can. There is generally no on-site parking allowed for the matches being held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, meaning traffic is going to be a nightmare. The first match at the stadium is Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m., between Brazil and Morocco in Group C. As of Saturday morning, there were limited parking passes available at nearby American Dream Mall, starting at $229. A World Cup traffic forecast map released by state transportation offi…

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Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED) Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (UPDATED)
Bus Driver Accused Of Causing I-95 Crash That Killed Five, Injured Dozens Indicted (Updated) The New York bus driver who caused a massive I-95 pile-up crash that claimed the lives of five Massachusetts residents in Virginia has been indicted, authorities confirmed on Monday. Staten Island native Jing Sheng Dong, 48, has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving following the fatal crash in Stafford County over the weekend. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and head…

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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17 Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down Route 80 Ramp To Route 17 An overturned tractor-trailer blocked a ramp connecting Interstate 80 to Route 17 in Lodi during the Monday morning commute, June 1. The crash was reported at approximately 6:31 a.m. on the southbound Route 17 ramp from Interstate 80, the NJDOT site shows. The overturned truck shut down the ramp as emergency crews responded to the scene. Traffic delays were expected in the area as responders worked to clear the crash and reopen the roadway. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.

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Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED) Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (UPDATED)
Two Kids Among Five Killed In I-95 Bus Crash That Injured 44: State Police (Updated) New details have been released by Virginia State Police investigators after two children were among five Massachusetts residents killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Stafford County on Friday morning. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on May 29, troopers were called to the southbound lanes of I-95 in Stafford, where a bus plowed into traffic that was slowing for an upcoming work zone. The bus, operated by E&P Travel and heading from New York City to Charlotte, struck a Chevrolet Suburban, forcing it into an Acura SUV and at least four other vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia …

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5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia 5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia
5 Dead, 34 Hurt In Bus Crash On I-95 In Virginia Five people were killed, and dozens more were injured early on Friday morning on I-95 in Virginia when a bus plowed into slowed traffic, officials confirmed. The crash was reported around 2:35 a.m. on May 29, near the 146-mile marker of the southbound lanes of the interstate in Stafford, where traffic was slowing for an upcoming work zone, according to Virginia State Police. The bus failed to slow down and instead crashed into six vehicles. The I-95 crash in Virginia. Virginia State Police By sunrise, the aftermath stretched across the interstate and beyond it. Photos release…

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Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78 Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78
Man, 44, Killed In 5-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash On I-78 A Harrison man was killed in a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash on Route 78 Thursday, May 28, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers responded to the crash at 5:58 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near milepost 52.3 in Union Township, where an international box truck, Nissan SUV, GMC SUV, Jeep SUV, and Honda passenger vehicle had all been all traveling east when the crash occurred, Tpr. II Christopher Postorino said. The International box truck struck the rear of the Nissan near milepost 52.3, according to investigators. The Nissan then struck the rear of the GMC, the GMC struck the rear o…

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Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (DEVELOPING) Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (DEVELOPING)
Overturned Truck Shuts Multiple Lanes Of Route 80 (Developing) A crash on Route 80 caused major traffic delays Saturday afternoon, May 23, the NJDOT site shows. The crash that involved an overturned impacted traffic in both directions west of Exit 37 for County Route 513/Hibernia Avenue in Rockaway, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. As of 1:17 p.m., three of four eastbound lanes were closed while one of four westbound lanes was shut down, authorities said. The incident was first reported around 11:11 a.m., according to NJDOT. Major backups were reported.

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91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp 91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp
91-Year-Old NJ Driver Killed In Chain-Reaction Crash On I-80 Exit Ramp A 91-year-old Boonton man was killed in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 80 in Morris County Thursday morning, May 7, police said. Troopers responded to the crash at 8:40 a.m. on I-80 west near milepost 34.4 in Rockaway Township, New Jersey State Police Detective Sgt. Caitlin Brennan said. A Chevrolet SUV, Hyundai SUV, Honda passenger vehicle, and Kia passenger vehicle were traveling west when the crash occurred. Investigators said the Chevrolet was reversing on the right shoulder of Exit 34B before entering the exit lanes, where it was struck by the Hyundai. The Hyundai then…

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Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays
Downed Tree On Route 208 Causes Delays A downed tree is causing traffic disruptions on Route 208 on Saturday morning, May 2, the NJDOT site shows. The tree was reported at approximately 11:25 a.m. on the southbound side near Grandview Avenue in Wyckoff, according to traffic alerts. One of two lanes is currently closed as a result. The NJDOT site shows traffic was backed up to Cedar Hill Avenue as of 11:30 a.m. Drivers are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area.

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Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Route 17 Completely A dump truck overturned on Route 17 in Paramus Wednesday afternoon, April 22, blocking all northbound lanes and sending its driver to the hospital with a head wound, police and witnesses said. Paramus officers responded to the crash at approximately 1:20 p.m. near Sears Drive, according to Police Chief Robert Guidetti. The truck, which was loaded with dirt, overturned in the roadway and is currently blocking all lanes of traffic, authorities said. Route 17 northbound has been closed at Midland Avenue, with traffic being diverted as emergency crews respond to the scene, police said. The dri…

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Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah
Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Ramp On I-287 In Mahwah An overturned tractor-trailer closed a ramp on I-287 northbound in Mahwah Tuesday, April 21. The crash was reported at approximately 8:45 a.m, near Exit 66 to Route 17. The ramp remained closed as of press time.

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Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus
Crash On Route 208 At Route 4 Sparks Bumper-To-Bumper Gridlock In Fair Lawn/Paramus A two-car crash caused heavy delays on Routes 208 and 4 eastbound in Fair Lawn and Paramus on Friday, April 17. The crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. and involved two cars, one of which was heavily damaged, witnesses tell Daily Voice. Drivers experienced serious congestion in the area during the morning commute as traffic backed up across both roadways. No additional details on injuries or the cause of the crash were immediately available.

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Serious Crash Shuts Route 78 Serious Crash Shuts Route 78
Serious Crash Shuts Route 78 A serious crash closed all lanes of Route 78 in Union County on Friday, April 10. All lanes were closed as of press time. The crash happened in the westbound lanes, west of Exit 43 in Union County at approximately 10:50 a.m. Traffic cameras showed cars at a complete stop on the highway.

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Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3 Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3
Major Delays Caused By Crash On NJ Turnpike Near Route 3 Major delays were being reported during Monday evening, April 6 rush hour along the NJ Turnpike in Bergen County. A crash involving multiple vehicles was reported in East Rutherford's northbound lanes of the Eastern Spur near the Route 3 ramp. Heavy delays were being reported.

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Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park
Driver Injured In Route 17 Rollover That Snaps Pole, Backs Up Traffic In Rochelle Park A driver was injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Route 17 southbound in Rochelle Park Monday afternoon, March 23, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. The crash sheared a utility pole off at its base and caused traffic backups for miles in both directions, Loving reported. The right travel lane on Route 17 southbound was closed between Passaic Street and Prospect Street as emergency crews worked at the scene. The driver self-extricated from the vehicle and was conscious and alert when police arrived, Loving said. The driver was transported to Hackensack Univers…

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Route 4 Downed Tree, Route 17 Flooding: Traffic Piles Up On Major Highways Route 4 Downed Tree, Route 17 Flooding: Traffic Piles Up On Major Highways
Route 4 Downed Tree, Route 17 Flooding: Traffic Piles Up On Major Highways Flooding and a downed tree caused major lane closures on two busy North Jersey highways during the Monday morning, March 23, commute in Bergen County. A downed tree was reported on Route 4 westbound east of River Road in Teaneck at 7:29 a.m., closing two of three lanes, according to the NJDOT site. Earlier, flooding was reported on Route 17 northbound north of Allendale Avenue in Saddle River at 7:07 a.m., closing one of three lanes, authorities said. Both incidents caused slowdowns during peak travel hours in Bergen County, impacting drivers heading through Teaneck and Saddle River, accord…

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Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway
Crash Shuts Down Lanes On Route 46 Near Garden State Parkway A crash is slowing traffic on a major roadway in Clifton late Tuesday morning, March 17, the NJDOT site said. The incident occurred on Route 46 eastbound west of the Garden State Parkway, where two right lanes of three lanes are closed. The crash was reported at approximately 11:04 a.m  Drivers are advised to expect delays in the area as the situation is cleared.

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Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge
Costco Tractor-Trailer Bursts Into Flames On Thruway Near Cuomo Bridge A Costco tractor-trailer caught fire on the New York State Thruway Thursday morning near the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, causing major traffic delays in Rockland County early Thursday, March 12, authorities said. State Police responded to a tractor-trailer fire on the southbound Thruway in the village of South Nyack just before the bridge at 8 a.m., New York State Police said. Investigators determined the Costco tractor-trailer initially experienced a brake fire that caused the vehicle to become fully engulfed in flames, police said. No injuries were reported in the incident, according…

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Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center
Paramus Officer Frees Trapped Driver From Overturned SUV After Crash Near Bergen Town Center A Paramus police officer helped rescue a driver trapped inside an overturned SUV after a crash near Bergen Town Center on Tuesday evening, March 10. Paramus Police Officer Hugo Rodriguez responded to a motor vehicle accident on Forest Avenue near Bergen Town Center just before 8:30 p.m., where a 60-year-old woman from Hackensack, driving a Honda SUV, had attempted to make a left turn at a traffic signal, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The woman's vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound, and the impact caused the SUV to roll over, leaving the dri…

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Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported
Route 4 Crash In Paramus: Traffic Delays Reported A crash on Route 4 westbound in Paramus closed a lane during the Monday, March 9 morning commute, the NJDOT site shows. The crash occurred on Route 4 westbound east of Forest Avenue and Maywood Avenue at 8:42 a.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One of three lanes was closed following the crash, NJDOT said. The incident remained active as of 8:45 a.m., according to transportation officials.

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Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT
Crash Sends Vehicle Off Garden State Parkway Ramp In Paramus: DOT A crash sent a vehicle off the roadway on the Garden State Parkway in Paramus late Sunday morning, March 8, according to the NJDOT site. The crash occurred on the northbound exit ramp to Ridgewood Avenue at Exit 165A-B in Paramus as of 11:54 a.m., the site showed. The vehicle went off the right side of the exit ramp.  All lanes remained open following the crash.

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