Lanes reopen after crash on NJ Turnpike SB approaching Rt. 73

Friday, February 17, 2017
NJ Turnpike reopens in Mt. Laurel
All lanes have reopened after a tractor trailer crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- All lanes have reopened after a tractor trailer crash on the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

It happened before 3:30 a.m. Friday in the southbound lanes near exit 4.

Police say the truck hit an overpass, scattering debris all over the highway.

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February 17, 2017- Crews are on the scene of where a tractor-trailer crashed in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

A passenger in the truck was injured and had to be rescued.

That person was flown to the hospital for treatment.

All lanes were blocked while crews investigated. They were checking the integrity of the overpass to make sure it was safe.

All lanes were back open by noon.

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