There were no reported injuries Sunday morning when an SUV ignited and erupted into flames along I-78 eastbound in Greenwich Township, New Jersey State Police say.
New Jersey State Police have reopened all lanes along I-78 eastbound after an SUV erupted into flames near exit 3.
An SUV erupted into flames just after 9 a.m. Sunday along I-78 eastbound in Greenwich Township. New Jersey State Police say two occupants evacuated safely and were not injured. (Dave Dabour | For lehighvalleylive.com)Police say the two occupants inside the vehicle were not injured and evacuated safely.
The fire broke out just after 9 a.m. Sunday with a witness at the scene saying the SUV began smoking and then became fully engulfed in flames. The witness said the vehicle's license plates were out of state.
Stewartsville Fire Co. firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and brought the fire under control. State police temporarily closed down all lanes along I-78 near exit 3 as crews worked to clear debris.
By 10 a.m., the scene was being cleared and all lanes were reopened, according to state police.
Also responding to the scene was Greenwich Township Emergency Medical Services. New Jersey State Police continue to investigate.
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