Driver rescued after truck accident on New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret

CARTERET, New Jersey (WABC) -- A driver was rescued Thursday, after he was pinned in his vehicle following a collision with a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike in Carteret, N.J.

His box truck slammed into the back of the semi, pinning the driver behind the wheel.

Rescuers were able to put out a fire and eventually free the driver, who was conscious and airlifted to a hospital.

The accident near Exit 12 on the turnpike caused northbound traffic to back up for miles while the trucks were removed.

Residual delays continued into the evening rush hour.