4 dead in crash on New Jersey Turnpike in Carneys Point Township, police say

Crews were working overnight in Carneys Point Township early Sunday after, officials said, a crash along the New Jersey Turnpike left four people dead.

According to police, at about 1 a.m., a crash occurred along the New Jersey Turnpike headed southbound, south of Exit 1, in Carneys Point Township.

Officials said two vehicles were involved in this crash and four people were killed. However, as of about 7 a.m. on Sunday, officials have not yet provided further information on how the crash occurred or the identities of those who were killed in this incident.

Another person, police said, was injured in the crash and has been hospitalized. Though, this individual’s condition was not immediately provided by police.

Due to the crash, all lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike through that area were closed as of 7 a.m. on Sunday.

Crash and Crash investigation on New Jersey Turnpike southbound South of Interchange 1 – Delaware Memorial Bridge (Carneys Point Twp) All lanes and left shoulder closed to traffic – traffic using right shoulder until further notice https://t.co/PJwo0gFiwg— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) October 19, 2025

Traffic, officials said, was only getting through that area by using the right shoulder of the roadway.

An investigation into this incident, officials said, is ongoing.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.