Oil spill shuts down roadway in Newark

No injuries have been reported, but the incident remains under investigation.

Sandrina Rodrigues

Aug 14, 2025, 2:22 PM

Updated 1 hr ago

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An oil spill at the intersection of McCarter Highway and Market Street in Newark forced emergency crews to shut down part of the road.
The road is closed from the intersection to the Jackson Street Bridge.
Sanding trucks have been deployed to address the roadways.
No injuries have been reported, but the incident remains under investigation.