
All lanes were closed off on Route 21, Belleville NJ, after a semi-trailer and car collide. The crash caused the car to erupt in flames, which could be seen for miles.
According to witness Nicole DeCaito, the car sped up and pulled in front of the trailer. The two vehicles made a connection and there was suddenly screeching against the guard rail.
The truck driver managed to escape the flames and call for help in a panic. Footage can be seen of people trying to help someone trapped in the car wedged under the truck. According to authorities, at least one person died.
Firefighters managed to douse the flames. The truck was owned by G&A Transport out of North Bergen. The driver of the truck was unharmed, but shaken. He was standing with police after the crash.