4 Dead, 1 Hospitalized in Fatal New Jersey Turnpike Crash

A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred early Sunday morning on the southbound New Jersey Turnpike just south of Exit 1 in Carneys Point Township, resulting in four deaths and one injury. The accident happened around 1 a.m., and the injured individual was hospitalized, though their condition has not been disclosed. The New Jersey State Police are investigating the incident, and all lanes through the crash area were closed until after 8 a.m., with traffic only moving on the shoulder during that time. Authorities have not yet released details on the cause of the crash or the identities of those killed. The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to gather information. The incident has since been cleared, and normal traffic flow has resumed.