Deadly explosion on Route 3 in Clifton, NJ expected to snarl morning commute

Crews worked overnight trying to make the repairs needed to open Route 3 in Clifton, NJ after an explosive and deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and NJ Transit bus .

Drivers heading eastbound should expect major delays and rerouting as just two lanes are open for the morning commute.

At one point, all lanes on the roadway were shut down as fire crews worked to douse the flames.

The accident happened around 9 a.m. Monday morning near Route 46.

Shocking video shows the moments parts of the tractor-trailer went careening into the air as flames spilled onto the road and nearly burned a nearby home to the ground.

Westbound lanes on the roadway were eventually reopened Monday evening.

According to the NJDOT, drivers should expect a partial shutdown until at least 3 p.m. Tuesday.

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