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Oil Tanker Crashes and Burns on I-287 in Edison, New Jersey
An oil tanker crashed and caught fire on Interstate 287 in Edison, New Jersey, on the morning of May 17, 2026. Fire crews responded to the scene where flames and smoke covered part of the highway.
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An oil tanker crashed and exploded into flames on Interstate 287 in Edison, New Jersey, on the morning of May 17, 2026. The incident produced massive flames and thick smoke that covered part of the highway. Fire crews arrived at the scene to respond to the fire.
The crash occurred on a major highway route in central New Jersey. No information on injuries, traffic delays, or the cause of the crash has been released.
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