Overturned oil tanker catches fire on New Jersey Turnpike

Monday, August 14, 2017
Tanker burns on NJ Turnpike
Tanker burns on NJ Turnpike

CHESTERFIELD TWP., New Jersey -- The New Jersey Turnpike was at a complete standstill after an oil tanker overturned and caught fire Sunday.

The accident happened near Chesterfield Township.

All northbound lanes were blocked for a period of time and traffic was being diverted.