CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY — A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a Chevy van shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 295 on Wednesday, creating a midday traffic backup near the Route 70 exit before the roadway was later reopened.

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The crash occurred around 11:20 a.m., when the northbound van struck the rear of a tractor-trailer on I-295. Chopper footage from local news outlets showed extensive debris scattered across the highway and significant front-end damage to the van. Emergency crews responded quickly while traffic was diverted from the area.

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According to CBS Philadelphia, the van’s driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken for medical treatment. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured. All lanes of I-295 north were initially closed to allow cleanup and investigation but have since reopened, according to 511NJ.

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The cause of the collision remains under investigation by authorities.

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