By: Tracie Carter
Authorities are investigating a serious crash on the Garden State Parkway in Ocean County Saturday night that reportedly claimed the lives of at least two people.
According to preliminary reports, emergency crews responded to the northbound lanes of the Parkway, just north of the Toms River toll plaza, at approximately 10:54 p.m. following reports of a major collision.
Initial reports from the scene indicated that at least two people had died in the crash.
A portion of the northbound Parkway was reportedly closed as authorities secured the scene and began their investigation.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision, including the number of vehicles involved, have not yet been confirmed.
The identities of the victims have not been released, and authorities have not officially confirmed the reported fatalities.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.