I-295 reopens after Carneys Point tanker crash

CARNEYS POINT, N.J. - November 2, 2011

The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on the New Jersey side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

Officials say the driver lost control of a rig near Carney's Point and flipped it onto its side.

Hazmat crews were called to scene to contain a propane leak.

By 4:30 p.m., the tanker truck was removed from the roadway.

All northbound and southbound lanes were closed for around three hours.

A medical helicopter was dispatched to transport the injured driver, but the driver's condition is unknown.

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