Turnpike Closed by Multi-Truck, Bus Accident in South Jersey

An early morning accident in South Jersey on the New Jersey Turnpike involving two tractor trailers, a car and an empty tour bus closed the roadway but only caused minor injuries.

Traffic continues to be diverted onto Interstate 295 as clean up continues of the accident which occurred between exits #1 (Route 40) and #2 (Route 322) in Woolwich Township.

New Jersey State Police report only minor injuries resulted from the crash.

Meteorologist Dan Zarrow says there was thick fog in the area at the time of the accident around 4 a.m.

One of the trucks was carrying a load of paint and auto parts according to 6 ABC

MORE COVERAGE:

• New Jersey Turnpike NB Closed in Woolwich Township Due to Fiery Crash / NBC 10
• Tractor trailers, tour bus in fiery crash on Nj Turnpike in Woolwich Twp., N.J. / 6 ABC
  

Matthew White contributed to this report