Crime & Safety

Northbound Route 539 At Route 72 Intersection Reopened After Serious Accident

Multiple victims reported


Barnegat and Lacey police are reporting that Route 539 northbound at the Route 72 intersection is now reopened. The roadway was closed due late this afternoon due to a serious motor vehicle accident on Route 539 in Lacey Township.

Reports say there was an overturned vehicle with "multiple" victims trapped. Multiple ambulances and Medivac helicopters are on standby.

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