Lanes reopen after tractor-trailer hauling bricks overturns at I-95/I-295 merger

LAWRENCE TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- All lanes are back open after a tractor-trailer carrying bricks overturned in Lawrence Twp., Mercer County.

The crash happened before 6:30 a.m. Monday at the I-95/I-295 merger near County Route 583/Princeton Pike.

Video from Chopper 6 HD showed the truck nearly upside down, and a massive load of bricks spread over the shoulder and two lanes of the three-lane highway.

Action News is told the driver of the big rig was hurt. There was no immediate word on the extent of that person's injuries.

Traffic approaching the crash site was backed up for hours as crews worked to right the truck and clean up the bricks and other debris.

State police tell Action News all lanes were back open and traffic was flowing normally by noon.