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Overturned tractor-trailer jams Route 21 traffic in Newark

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The driver suffered a minor injury, police said.

NEWARK -- An overturned tractor-trailer on Route 21 Wednesday morning caused traffic delays in the city, but no serious injuries were reported, police said.

Route 21.jpgAccident didn't cause serious injuries, police said. File photo. (Jerry McCrea | The Star-Ledger)

The truck was traveling on McCater Highway near Interstate 78 when it flipped over, police said. It is unclear what caused the crash.

The truck driver sustained a minor injury in the accident, police said. .

"It is likely to cause traffic delays until it is up-righted and removed," police department spokesman Capt. Derek Glenn said..

Authorities may shut down lanes of the highway to conduct the clean-up, he said.

Jessica Mazzola may be reached at jmazzola@njadvancemedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @JessMazzola. Find NJ.com on Facebook.


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