A crash that caused injuries to several people in Newark's North Ward has authorities investigating.
The early morning crash happened near the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Clifton Avenue, shortly before 2:15 a.m., sending a large contingency of emergency responders to the scene where they observed an SUV crashed into the rear of a tractor trailer.
Newark Firefighters and Rescue Crews from University Hospital swiftly began work to remove several victims that became trapped inside the vehicle according to reports.
About three victims were extricated, then handed over to EMS who provided care to the victims before transporting them to University Hospital suffering various injuries reports said.
None of the injuries were immediately reported as life threatening.
The investigation is active and ongoing.