By: Tracie Carter
New Jersey State Police have launched an investigation into a serious early-morning crash on Interstate 280 in Harrison that left multiple people injured, including one person suffering severe injuries.
The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near Exit 14 shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday.
Preliminary reports indicated that emergency crews arriving at the scene encountered multiple injured occupants and at least one person trapped inside a vehicle.
One severely injured victim was transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.
The crash prompted authorities to close the right lane and right shoulder of I-280 westbound while emergency crews worked at the scene and investigators conducted their preliminary investigation.
New Jersey State Police are leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Additional information regarding the victims' conditions was not immediately available.