Portion of Route 70 in Pemberton closed due to overturned dump truck

     (Image: Google Maps)

    (Image: Google Maps)

    A small stretch of Route 70 in Pemberton is closed early this afternoon due to a crash involving an overturned dump truck. 

    According to 511nj.org, the highway is closed in both directions at Route 530/Lakehurst Road. 

    Responding fire crews extricated the driver, who is en route to an area hospital, according to emergency radio transmissions. Reports also indicate leaking fluids from the vehicle. 

    No additional information is immediately available. 

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