Overturned tractor-trailer on NJ Turnpike causes major delays onto Goethals Bridge

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Tractor-trailer overturns by entrance to Goethals Bridge

ELIZABETH, New Jersey (WABC) -- An overturned tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike caused major delays getting onto the Goethals Bridge.

NewsCopter 7 was over the scene at around 6 a.m.

Emergency vehicles were at the scene by the entrance to the Staten Island-bound side of the bridge.

The entrances to the bridge from the New Jersey Turnpike and from I-278 were closed.

The bridge was accessible via one lane of the New Jersey Turnpike ramp and Outerbridge Crossing.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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