Officials: Route 22 eastbound reopens after shipping container explosion in Union Township

A boat inside a shipping container caught fire in Union Township, according to the Chief of Township of Union Fire Department.

Lanette Espy

Apr 17, 2023, 12:04 PM

Updated 604 days ago

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All lanes reopened Monday on Route 22 eastbound after a tractor-trailer fire, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Photo: News 12's Ali Reid
A boat inside a shipping container caught fire in Union Township, according to the Chief of Township of Union Fire Department. There were reports of a tractor-trailer exploding prior to the firefighter’s arrival.
Route 22 east closed at around 7:30 a.m. for several hours as crews worked on the scene.
The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
Photo: News 12's Ali Reid