Tractor-trailer carrying refrigerated food catches fire on I-78 in Hunterdon County, state police say

Jay EdwardsDecember 19, 2022

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READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – A tractor-trailer hauling refrigerated food caught fire on Interstate 78 in Hunterdon County Sunday night, according to New Jersey State Police Sergeant Alejandro Goez.

The fire was reported at 10:42 p.m. in Interstate 78 eastbound at milepost 23.4 in Readington Township, Goez said.

The driver, a 45-year-old man from Philadelphia, PA, was not injured, Goez said.

The center and right lanes were closed until 6:00 a.m. on Monday for the cleanup, Goez said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, Goez said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.