Oct. 27, 2026, 2:15 p.m. ET
LAKEWOOD – A multi-vehicle collision on Route 9 resulted in two injuries and significant traffic delays Tuesday afternoon, according to the New Jersey State Police.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., the accident involved three vehicles, with one SUV overturning. Emergency responders, including local fire and medical teams, arrived to aid the injured.
Authorities reported that two individuals were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities and ages have not yet been released.
Lanes on Route 9 were closed for over an hour as crews cleared the scene and conducted an investigation. The area has since reopened to traffic.
Witnesses reported heavy traffic congestion in the vicinity as motorists rerouted. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.