Fatal crash closes NJTP for over 7 hours

FLORENCE, N.J. - January 31, 2010 (WPVI) -- A fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle has left at least one person dead.

The two vehicles collided at 11:30 Saturday night. The big rig burst into flames, killing the driver. The fatal victim has been identified as 25-year-old Jovon Holmes from Baltimore.

Two others were injured in the crash, however they have been treated and released.

The northbound lanes of the turnpike were shutdown for 7-and-a-half hours between exits four and six. It has now reopened to traffic.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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