Wild police chase brings Lincoln Tunnel traffic to standstill

Friday, March 3, 2017
WEEHAWKEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- The south tube of the Lincoln Tunnel to New York has reopened following a wild police chase.

Just after 8 p.m. Friday, the New Jersey State Police initiated a chase into the south tube, temporarily shutting it down to traffic.

Police say they tried to stop a Mercury Villager minivan on the New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur in Newark for a traffic violation. The driver refused to stop, and police continued to follow.
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Several arrests were made on the New York side of the tunnel. Charges are currently pending.
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