Press Release

PERTH AMBOY – Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Perth Amboy, NJ; A tractor trailer, traveling on Route 440 East, crossed onto the westbound lanes striking numerous vehicles and sending two people to the hospital. The crash, involving seven vehicles, closed the Outerbridge Crossing causing traffic delays on the New York and New Jersey sides of the bridge. The area of the crash is multi-jurisdictional with the #PAPD Staten Island Bridges Command having primary responsibility. The PAPD’s partner first responders, the New Jersey State Police along with the Perth Amboy Police and Fire Departments, provided critical mutual aid assisting the PAPD clear the pileup. Great job by all! #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #NJSP #PERTHAMBOYPD #PERTHAMBOYFD #PERTHAMBOY

*Photos & Caption Courtesy of the Port Authority Police Benefit Association, Inc. & Photo by Paul W. Wang