Fiery Accident Near Pulaski Skyway Kills Six, Probe Underway
New Jersey, USA: A tragic car accident claimed the lives of six individuals in Newark, New Jersey, late Friday night. The incident occurred near the Route 1&9 southbound on-ramp, roughly 15 miles from Manhattan, New York, around 10:47 p.m.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the vehicle veered off the roadway under unclear circumstances. The car reportedly became airborne, collided with a Pulaski Skyway support column, and burst into flames upon impact.
All six occupants of the car perished in the fiery crash. Authorities have yet to release their identities as they continue to notify the victims’ families.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time,” stated Carmen Martin, spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.
The office’s Crime Scene Investigations Bureau is meticulously examining the circumstances leading up to the devastating incident. Officials have announced a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon to provide updates, while urging patience as they piece together the details.
This tragic event marks one of the most severe crashes in the region in recent memory, leaving the community in mourning and awaiting further clarity on the cause of the fatal accident.
