Regional Traffic Disruptions
Multiple crashes and vehicle fires create widespread regional traffic delays and closures.
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The Somerset County crash occurred shortly before 3:40 a.m. near Exit 21B, and reports said a FedEx tractor-trailer and multiple jackknifed vehicles were at the scene; the cause remained under investigation.
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In Vermont, officials cited possible fire exposure associated with the crashes as a factor in the complete southbound I-89 closure; one northbound lane was also closed before reopening.
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The M5 fire was between junctions 19 and 20, with emergency crews closing lanes one and two of the four-lane motorway; congestion reportedly extended back to the M48 near junction 18.
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The Horry County vehicle fire also restricted traffic on Main Street and Church Street northbound at West Perry Road and Carolina Forest Boulevard, in addition to the lane closures on Carolina Forest Boulevard.
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Crofton and Westside fire departments responded to the Christian County garage fire after it spread toward the forest line, prompting the temporary blockage of Madisonville Road.
Multiple crashes and fires disrupted traffic across the U.S. and U.K. on September 22. In New Jersey, a jackknifed tractor-trailer spilled about 25 gallons of diesel fuel on westbound I-78 near Bedminster around 3:40 a.m., triggering a hazmat response RLS Media. Meanwhile, a lorry fire on the southbound M5 motorway near Bristol, England, created four miles of queues and up to 45-minute delays National Highways. No serious injuries were reported in either incident.
Fire also struck in two other U.S. regions. A vehicle fire closed lanes on Carolina Forest Boulevard in Horry County, South Carolina, while a garage fire in Christian County, Kentucky, spread toward a forest line and temporarily blocked Madisonville Road Christian County Sheriff's Office. First responders across all incidents worked quickly to clear wreckage and contain hazards.
New Jersey Diesel Spill Halts I-78 Traffic
A Freightliner tractor-trailer jackknifed on westbound I-78 near Exit 21B in Somerset County, New Jersey, just before 3:40 a.m. on September 22. The crash ruptured the truck's saddle tanks, releasing approximately 25 gallons of diesel fuel RLS Media. Hazmat crews responded to contain the spill and prevent contamination of soil and local water sources.
The accident involved a FedEx tractor-trailer and multiple jackknifed vehicles at the scene RLS Media. Hills-Bedminster Fire Department and Somerset County Hazmat Team arrived to manage fuel containment. The cause of the initial crash remained under investigation as crews worked to clear the highway.
Massive Lorry Fire Clogs UK M5 Motorway
A severe lorry fire erupted on the southbound M5 motorway between Junction 19 near Portishead and Junction 20 near Clevedon, close to Bristol, England. Emergency crews halted all southbound traffic and closed lanes one and two of the four-lane motorway National Highways. Traffic backing up created approximately four miles of queues with delays reaching 45 minutes for commuters.
National Highways stated that "delays are around 45 minutes, with approximately four miles of queuing." Congestion reportedly extended back to the M48 near Junction 18. Recovery crews extinguished the blaze and cleared debris, reopening all four southbound lanes by approximately 9 a.m. local time Bristol Live.
Vehicle and Garage Fires Block Multiple Roads
A vehicle fire erupted on Carolina Forest Boulevard near West Perry Road in Horry County, South Carolina, closing two lanes of traffic. The fire also restricted adjacent roads including Main Street and Church Street northbound at the West Perry Road intersection, compounding local congestion.
In Christian County, Kentucky, a garage fire on Old Madisonville Road near Cavanaugh Lane spread toward the nearby woodline, forcing officials to temporarily block Madisonville Road Christian County Sheriff's Office. Crofton Fire Department and Westside Fire Department jointly responded to contain the structure fire and prevent it from advancing further into the forest. The garage was declared a total loss.
Why These Crashes Triggered Complete Closures
In New Jersey, hazmat teams required prolonged access to prevent environmental contamination from the diesel spill. Crews prioritized complete fuel containment over rapid lane reopening to protect local soil and waterways. Similarly, the M5 lorry fire demanded full traffic halts while emergency services controlled the blaze and cleared heavy debris.
Vermont also experienced multiple crashes that temporarily blocked southbound I-89 between Exits 14 and 16. Officials cited possible fire exposure connected to those crashes as a factor in closing the entire southbound carriageway. One northbound lane was also initially closed before reopening as crews worked to clear the scene.
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