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Injuries Reported After Vehicle Overturned on Route 1&9 in Newark

Newark

One person was transported to university Hospital after an early morning crash caused serious injuries on Rt. 1&9 in Newark

The crash happened at around 4:20 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the high just before Haynes Avenue according to reports.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene to find one person heavily trapped in a vehicle that overturned on at that location.

Crews quickly extricated the victim who suffered a serious head injury and a possible leg fracture reports said.

Police temporary closed all lanes leading to the airport for the investigation and cleanup.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

In a separate Rt. 1&9 crash, emergency responders were called to the northbound lanes near Wilson Avenue a little after 5 a.m. where crews found an overturned vehicle.

There were no injuries reported.

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