Update here:

Passenger Van Carrying 14 Overturns On I-295 Killing One Passenger And Injuring All Others

September 29, 2021

By: Tyler Eckel

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER)– Multiple Fire & EMS agencies are on the scene of a serious crash in the Northbound lanes of I-295.

Hamilton Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Mile Marker 59 around 3:25 this afternoon on a reported serious crash with entrapment. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 15 people were injured in the crash.

The Southbound lanes were temporarily shut down for medical helicopters to land, but were quickly reopened when all patients were taken by ground. Northbound lanes remain completely shut down at the time of this post.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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EXPECT DELAYS
I-295 MP 59, Hamilton Twp., all NB lanes are closed as Troopers investigate a motor vehicle crash involving serious injuries. All traffic diverted to exit 56. No further information is available at this time.#alert

— NJSP – State Police (@NJSP) September 29, 2021