Gloucester City, NJ (July 12, 2025) – There were confirmed injuries after a car accident involving a commercial truck in Gloucester City on Friday, July 11. The incident took place on Interstate 76 WB near the Walt Whitman Bridge that afternoon at around 12:30 p.m. Local reports informed that there was a collision involving two vehicles.
Footage from the scene showed a tractor-trailer entirely on its side. Stopped behind the truck was a passenger car with significant front-end damage. Emergency responders were sighted providing aid to parties at the scene, and there were reports of injuries. The extent and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed as local law enforcement officials were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their rapid and complete recovery.
Trucking Accidents in New Jersey
In the case of an accident, large semi-trucks can easily cause life-changing and even fatal injuries, especially for occupants of smaller passenger cars. Due to their size and weight, large commercial vehicles have the potential to seriously injure innocent victims.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were 4,842 fatalities from heavy truck collisions in 2020, up 33 percent from 2011. Semi-trucks accounted for around nine percent of all fatal crashes in a recent year.
If you or a loved one is injured in a trucking accident, you shouldn’t face or handle your recovery on your own. Help is available, and you deserve it. To get started with this, be prepared to pursue a strong claim for damages by working closely with a competent legal team.
Navigating the aftermath of a truck accident is never an easy or smooth challenge. Physical, emotional, and financial complications often arise as a result of these complicated crashes. Hence, it is crucial that you are ready to get to work on your case by working closely with a skilled truck accident lawyer. Our efficient legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is prepared to fight to ensure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your case. We have a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries, and we are here to fight for your full compensation.
Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to schedule a free-of-charge consultation with our dedicated lawyers at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq. You will be glad you made the call.
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