Rt. 55 SB, south of Glassboro, closed due to overturned semi in Gloucester County

GLASSBORO, N.J. (WPVI) -- Route 55 southbound, south of Glassboro, is closed in Gloucester County, New Jersey, after a semi overturned on the roadway Monday morning.

The crash involved two vehicles just after 4:30 a.m. near Exit 48 - Ellis Mill Road.

Chopper 6 over overturned semi on Rt 55 SB in Gloucester County

One driver was hospitalized with minor injuries.

Gloucester County HazMat is assisting Glassboro Fire Department with a diesel leak.

The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours, while recovery operations take place.

The southbound on ramp from Ellis Mill Rd. remains open, officials say.

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New Jersey State Police are investigating the accident.