Officials say this happened on Overlook Avenue and McLean Boulevard just before 10:45 p.m. Tuesday.
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13 vehicles crashed into each other, including a tractor-trailer, a box truck, and several cars.
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One person nearby says he narrowly escaped the crash.
Salt trucks later sanded down the roadways after the crash.
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There is no word on what caused the pile-up. The three victims were treated for minor injuries, authorities said.
The crash occurred in the midst of severe flooding and dangerous conditions caused by Monday's coastal storm.
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