Tractor-trailer dangles off NJ Turnpike ramp

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - August 28, 2012

Two cranes are holding a tractor-trailer that's partially hanging off a ramp on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Authorities have removed the driver, who is dead.

State Police Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Williams says authorities are working to get the truck back on the ramp at Interchange 14 in Newark.

Williams says the tractor-trailer partially went off the ramp around 5:30 a.m. Thursday. It's not yet known what caused the accident.

The name of the driver has not yet been released.

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