One dead, one hurt in three-vehicle N.J. Turnpike accident

One person is dead and at least one is injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike near Jersey City.

New Jersey State Police Trooper Alina Spies says the accident was reported around 6:16 Friday morning and involved three vehicles.

Spies says at least one other person suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The accident occurred near exit 14C for Jersey City, which is the last turnpike exit in New Jersey before the approach to The Holland Tunnel into Manhattan.

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Spies say troopers were still on scene investigating as of early afternoon Friday, and further details were not immediately available.

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