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Heard on: New Jersey State Police Troop B · 1/1/2026 11:58 PM
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But yeah, if he was rolling down on camera, you know, looks pretty serious.
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The highway is going to need to be shut down eastbound.
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Multiple vehicle crash shuts down highway in Paterson

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a severe multi-vehicle crash occurred on Christopher Columbus Highway in Paterson, causing significant damage. People were seen running across the highway, and authorities closed eastbound lanes for safety.

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Christopher Columbus Hwy, Paterson, NJ
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