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Tractor Trailer Carrying Fireworks Catches Fire on I-287 Near Bridgewater

Commuters trying to drive past exit 14 near Bridgewater on I-287 South have almost assuredly experienced delays. That is because a tractor trailer carrying fireworks ignited last night. According to…

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Commuters trying to drive past exit 14 near Bridgewater on I-287 South have almost assuredly experienced delays. That is because a tractor trailer carrying fireworks ignited last night.

According to News 12 it is believed the truck was carrying "thousands of pounds" of fireworks. Currently two lanes of traffic are now moving on I-287 South. As of 8 a.m. at least one lane of traffic was closed.

Video of the unintended fireworks show was captured on video and later shared by News 12. There has been no report of any injuries.

Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.