UPDATE HERE: Update: Fatal Accident On I-295 Early This Morning

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As of 8:30 a.m. traffic is backed up for a mile and half south bound near the Scenic Overlook on I-295. One lane open at this time.

Update according to Google Traffic the roadway is clear as of 10:00 a.m.

June 5, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 4:45 a.m. the Hamilton Township Fire Department, RWJ EMS, Capital Health Paramedics and NJ State Police responded to Interstate 295 south bound at mile marker 58 just south of the Scenic Overlook. When units arrived on scene the found a vehicle that appeared to have struck a tractor trailer in the right lane with a person heavily entrapped.

New Jersey State Police Serious Accident Investigation Unit is on scene investigating the crash.

An email has been sent to the NJSP Public Information Office and MidJersey.news will post updated information when available.

No further information is available at this time.

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