Crime & Safety

BRIEF: Tree Falls on Car; Shuts Down Exit 43 on Rt. 78 for Several Hours

No injuries reported; Ramp re-opened around 9 a.m.

A fallen tree on top of a vehicle forced the closure of the ramp at Exit 43 off Rt. 78 westbound in Berkeley Heights for several hours this morning.

The road was re-opened as of 9 a.m.

The incident occurred just after 5 a.m. No injuries have been reported.

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According to Berkeley Heights police, the Department of Transportation was called in to assist. State police were on-hand to coordinate.


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