The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on the eastbound side of I-78 in Springfield Township near exit 49B.
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News Copter 7 was above the scene where flames and thick black smoke could be seen.
The crash involved a dump truck, a tractor trailer and a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
The driver of the dump truck was killed.
Express lanes are closed in both directions and will likely remain closed for some time.
The nearby Rt. 24 also has delays stretching back to Florham Park.
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The crash remains under investigation.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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