Fatal Car Crash on Route 55 in Gloucester County Closes All Lanes Northbound
What Happened
A fatal car accident on Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, has closed all lanes northbound. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m. this morning and involved two vehicles, a car and a tractor-trailer. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but authorities believe that the driver of the car may have been speeding. The impact of the crash caused the car to burst into flames, which spread to the tractor-trailer.
Road Closure
All lanes of Route 55 northbound are closed between Exit 38 in Woolwich Township and Exit 40 in Glassboro. Traffic is being diverted to Route 42. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Delays
The road closure is expected to cause significant delays in the area. Motorists should expect delays of up to several hours.
Further Updates
We will provide further updates as they become available.
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