Traffic & Transit

Crash Closes Rt. 15 In Sparta

The road is closed in both directions as crews work to clear a crash.

The road is closed in both directions as crews work to clear a crash.
The road is closed in both directions as crews work to clear a crash. (Sparta PD)

SPARTA, NJ — A crash in Sparta had closed and detoured Route 15 in both directions Wednesday morning.

The crash happened near Layton Lane, around 10 a.m. Route 15 is closed and detoured onto Layton Lane in both directions as a result.

Police said a tractor trailer struck a utility pole, toppling the pole and wires.

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It's not clear when the road will reopen.


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