Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour
Firefighters Respond To Tractor Trailer Rollover, Car Fire On I-287 In Purchase In Same Hour One fire department in Westchester County faced a busy afternoon after responding to both a tractor-trailer rollover and a car fire on the same highway just minutes apart from each other.  On Monday, Dec. 12 at around 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to the ramp from Interstate 687 to Interstate 287 in Harrison after a tractor-trailer flipped over, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  After arriving at the scene, fire officials found that a modular home had come off of the trailer as a result of the accident. Luckily, though, there were no injuries, according to the f…
Crash With Injuries Reported On NJ Turnpike Crash With Injuries Reported On NJ Turnpike
Crash With Injuries Reported On NJ Turnpike A crash with injuries occurred on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 outside entry Interchange 10 near Interstate 287 in Edison, according to the New Jersey Department of Transporation. Two right lanes were blocked, 511nj.org reported. New Jersey State Police were not immediately available to comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Blocks Exit On I-287 Central Jersey: NJSP Tractor-Trailer Flips, Blocks Exit On I-287 Central Jersey: NJSP
Tractor-Trailer Flips, Blocks Exit On I-287 Central Jersey: Njsp A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 287 in Middlesex County, halting traffic, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 on the I-287 northbound ramp to southbound Exit 2 in Edison, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes were closed for a couple of hours, 511nj.org reported. The interstate's exit ramp to Route 27 was expected to remain closed until at least 6:30 p.m. for the truck's removal and cleanup, according to a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police. No one was injured, he said.
Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287 Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287
Fireworks Light Up Highway When Tractor Trailer Overturns On I-287 A tractor trailer carrying fireworks overturned causing some to set off across the roadway on Interstate 287 late Sunday, June 26. Parts of the highway were closed near Exit 14 and Route 22 in Bridgewater as of Monday morning. No injuries were reported.
Truck Flips On I-287 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Truck Flips On I-287 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Truck Flips On I-287 In Central Jersey (Developing) A truck overturned on Interstate 287 in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred about 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 22 near the entrance ramp to Exit 2 in Edison, initial reports said. The rollover crash caused the ramp to be shut down, reports said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287 PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287
PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287 Three Pennsylvania men were charged in a drive-by shooting on Interstate 287 in New Jersey that injured a motorcyclist over the weekend, authorities said. Matthew Plaza, 32, of Allentown; Luis Velez, 37, of Bethlehem; and Raymond Bethancourt, 35, of Shillington have been arrested on various weapons charges while Plaza is also facing a charge of attempted murder, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers from the Somerville Station responded to Chimney Rock Road in Bridgewater, where the motorcyclist had called 911 saying another driver brandished a gun and shot him on the highway around 6:40 p…
PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287 PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287
PA Trio Charged With Attempted Murder In Shooting Of NJ Motorcyclist On I-287 Three Pennsylvania men were charged in a drive-by shooting on Interstate 287 in New Jersey that injured a motorcyclist over the weekend, authorities said. Matthew Plaza, 32, of Allentown; Luis Velez, 37, of Bethlehem; and Raymond Bethancourt, 35, of Shillington have been arrested on various weapons charges while Plaza is also facing a charge of attempted murder, New Jersey State Police said. Troopers from the Somerville Station responded to Chimney Rock Road in Bridgewater, where the motorcyclist had called 911 saying another driver brandished a gun and shot him on the highway around 6:40 p…
Flooding, Multiple Crashes, Live Wires As Storm Slams Central Jersey Flooding, Multiple Crashes, Live Wires As Storm Slams Central Jersey
Flooding, Multiple Crashes, Live Wires As Storm Slams Central Jersey UPDATED: Multiple police and fire departments were responding to numerous traffic and other emergency calls as a major storm passed through Central Jersey on Wednesday, authorities said. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly issued a flood advisory for portions of Monmouth and Middlesex counties until 3:30 p.m. Serious flooding and multiple accidents also were reported throughout Essex and Hudson counties. Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. As much one inch of rain had fallen by 12:20 p.m., the NWS said.  Among the incidents reported Wednes…
Sprain Brook Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Sprain Brook Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Sprain Brook Parkway Double-Lane Closures Scheduled The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the upcoming left- and center-lane closures on the Sprain Brook Parkway. The Department says that left- and center-lane closures are expected on the Sprain Brook Parkway northbound between Interstate 287 and Route 100C in the town of Mount Pleasant and the village of Elmsford in Westchester. The closures will occur Monday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. During this time, motorists are advised to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone areas…
Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try Around, South Of I-287 In Westchester Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try Around, South Of I-287 In Westchester
Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try Around, South Of I-287 In Westchester They're a meal in a hand. Here are seven sandwich spots to try around Westchester south of Interstate 287. Bridge Street Cafe, 1 Bridge St Ste 100, Irvington: You can order an array from Greek Wrap of feta, olive, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and Buffalo chicken and mozzarella with basil and pesto sandwiches on a health-inspired menu at great prices when you consider the zip code, $8 and $7.50 respectively. Rye Ridge Deli, 126 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook: It's a classic New York-style deli and restaurant with inside and outside seating. There are 23 "Overstuffed" sandwiches on th…
Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled
Expect Delays: New Round Of Daytime I-684 Double-Lane Closures Scheduled Motorists are advised that lane closures are scheduled for separate stretches of I-684 this week. There will be double lane closures northbound and southbound, between Exit 3 (Route 22) and Exit 6 (Route 35), Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while crews perform maintenance activities, weather permitting. Single and double lane closures are also expected between Exit 1 (Interstate 287/Split to Interstate 684 spur) and Exit 2 (Route 120), northbound on Monday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 9, and southbound on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 fr…
All Lanes Open Following Four-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester All Lanes Open Following Four-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester
All Lanes Open Following Four-Vehicle Crash On I-287 In Westchester This story has been updated. A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester that closed all but one lane of traffic has been cleared, state police said. The crash, which included two passenger vehicles and two tractor-trailers, took place around 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, on the Thruway in Port Chester between exit 10 and 11, said Trooper Tara McCormick, spokeswoman for the New York State Police. One person was injured during the crash.  Currently, there are slight delays.