Crash involving 7 vehicles stops morning rush hour traffic on I-295 in South Jersey

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
BORDENTOWN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- At least seven vehicles were involved in a crash during the morning commute in Burlington County, New Jersey.

It happened around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday on the northbound lanes of I-295 near I-195 in Bordentown.
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The multi-vehicle crash stopped traffic and caused major delays during the early morning rush.

By 7 a.m., at least one lane of traffic was getting by.

Emergency responders were on the scene to check for injuries.
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The cause of the crash is under investigation. Investigators will look into whether the weather played a role.

Temperatures dropped below freezing in parts of the area creating some icy conditions. In addition, drivers had to contend with fog.
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